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Head Culinary Strategist (Hiring Immediately), Stevenage
Client: wagamama
Location: Stevenage
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views: 4
Posted: 12.05.2025
Expiry Date: 26.06.2025
Job Description:
Senior Sous Chef | Full Time
At wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. With over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join our team and contribute to our mission to nourish from bowl to soul.
The Role:
As a Senior Sous Chef, you will be an inspirational leader, fostering a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support continuous coaching and development to help your team excel, while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.
What You Bring:
* A focus on creating a caring, listening, and celebrating environment for your team, nurturing talent, and role-modeling coaching culture.
* A dedication to ensuring an exceptional guest experience, maintaining high standards in dish preparation and team skills.
* Experience in maintaining food, health, safety standards, and understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
* A commitment to building a coaching culture, recruiting, and developing your team.
* Problem-solving skills with the ability to make quick decisions.
What We Look For:
* Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced environment.
* Strong communication skills with a caring approach.
* Proven experience in maintaining kitchen standards and financial management.
* Ability to manage labour costs and adapt to changing demands.
* Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams.
* Passion for creating an inclusive, respectful environment.
* Problem-solving skills and quick decision-making abilities.
Wok’s in It for You:
* Bonus scheme – up to £3,000/year
* Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
* Share of tips (discretionary)
* Free shift food from our menu and 50% off outside work
* Industry-leading family-friendly policies
* Early access to new menus
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
* Wagamama parties and VIP events
* Recognition programs like 'Wok Star'
Additional benefits include pension, holiday, training, cycle schemes, discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.
Be You, Be Wagamama
Wagamama is proudly part of Disability Confident.
*Tips are at guest discretion, vary by restaurant, and are not guaranteed wages.
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