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Senior Sous Chef - Diversity Embracing Environment (Hiring Immediately), Stoke-on-Trent
Client: Wagamama
Location: Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
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EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views:
4
Posted:
08.05.2025
Expiry Date:
22.06.2025
Job Description:
Senior Sous Chef | Glasgow Central Area | Full Time
At Wagamama, we celebrate diversity and individuality. With over 165 restaurants, we focus on appreciating personality over perfection — we call it "be you, be Wagamama." We are seeking 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 inspiring leader, fostering a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support coaching and developing your team to excel while driving restaurant performance and delivering outstanding results.
What You Need To Do |
* Create a positive environment where your team feels cared for and valued, celebrating successes and nurturing talent.
* Ensure an excellent guest experience by maintaining high standards in dish preparation and team skills.
* Maintain impeccable food, health, and safety standards; understand financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
* Foster a coaching culture, working with your Head Chef to build a strong, developing team.
* Be a proactive problem solver, capable of quick decision-making.
What We Look For |
* Experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
* Strong communication skills with a caring approach.
* Experience in maintaining high food, health, safety standards.
* Understanding of financial performance, stock, and GP control.
* Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
* Leadership qualities that inspire and engage the team.
* Commitment to creating an inclusive, respectful environment.
* Problem-solving skills and quick decision-making ability.
Wagamama’s Benefits |
* Bonus scheme – up to £3,000/year
* Access up to 30% of earnings via Wagestream
* Tips share
* Free on-shift food and 50% off outside work
* Industry-leading family-friendly policy (26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents)
* Early access to new menus
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
* Wagamama parties and VIP guests
* National recognition as a "Wok Star"
Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle-to-work, discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.
Be You, Be Wagamama
Wagamama is proudly part of Disability Confident.
*Tips are 100% for the team, vary by restaurant, at guest discretion, not guaranteed or considered wages.
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