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Designate Senior Sous Chef - Inclusive Leadership Culture (Hiring Immediately), Brighton
Client: Wagamama
Location: Brighton, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
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EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views:
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Posted:
08.05.2025
Expiry Date:
22.06.2025
Job Description:
Designate Senior Sous Chef | Birmingham West | Full time
At Wagamama, we celebrate differences and value personality over perfection — we call it be you, be Wagamama. With over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join our team and help us 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 to excel while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.
What you will do:
* Foster a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes and nurturing talent, role modeling a coaching culture within management.
* Ensure an excellent guest experience by maintaining high standards in dish preparation and equipping your team with necessary skills and mindset.
* Maintain impeccable food, health, and safety standards; understand financial aspects such as gross profit, stock control, and labor costs; proactively spot opportunities for improvement.
* Build a coaching culture, working with the Head Chef to recruit and develop a strong team, fostering personal and professional growth.
* Be a forward-thinking problem solver, capable of quick decision-making.
What we look for:
* Experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance through positive behavior in a fast-paced environment.
* Strong communication skills, with the ability to have meaningful conversations and support your team.
* Experience maintaining high standards in food, health, safety, and financial performance.
* Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
* Leadership qualities that inspire and engage the team.
* Passion for creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and belongs.
* Problem-solving skills with the ability to think on your feet.
Benefits:
* Bonus scheme — up to £3,000 annually
* Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
* Share of tips (tips go directly to the team)
* Free food on shift and 50% off outside work
* Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
* Opportunity to experience new menus first
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
* Wagamama parties with VIP guests
* National recognition as a Wok Star
Additional benefits include pension, holiday, training, cycle scheme, discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.
Be you, be Wagamama
Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.
*Tips are 100% for the team; they vary by restaurant and are at guests' discretion. Tips are not guaranteed wages.
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