Senior Sous Chef | Full Time
Be part of our exciting new opening!
Celebrating individuality and diversity, Wagamama has over 165 restaurants. We are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join us on our journey to nourish from bowl to soul.
The Role
As a Senior Sous Chef, you will be an inspirational leader, creating a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support in coaching and developing your team, driving restaurant performance, and delivering excellent results.
What You Bring
* Ability to create a caring, listening environment, celebrating successes and nurturing talent, role-modeling a coaching culture.
* Dedication to delivering an excellent guest experience, ensuring dishes meet high standards.
* Experience in maintaining food, health, and safety standards, with a good understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
* Commitment to building a coaching culture and fostering personal and professional growth within your team.
* Strong problem-solving skills, quick decision-making, and adaptability.
Our Ideal Candidate
* Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced environment.
* Excellent communication skills, with a caring approach that ensures your team feels supported.
* Proven ability to maintain safety standards and manage financial performance, including GP and stock control.
* Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected.
* Proactive problem solver with the ability to make quick decisions.
Benefits
* Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually.
* Access to up to 30% of earnings via Wagestream before payday.
* Tips sharing.
* Free shift food from our menu and 50% off outside work.
* Industry-leading family-friendly policy – 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents.
* Opportunity to try our new menus first.
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided.
* Wagamama parties and VIP guest events.
* National recognition as a Wok Star.
Additional benefits include pension, holiday, training, cycle schemes, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.
Be You, Be Wagamama
Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.
*Tips are 100% for our team members. Tips vary by restaurant, are discretionary, and are not considered wages.
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