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senior sous chef (Hiring Immediately), stockport
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Client:
wagamama
Location:
stockport, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Posted:
08.05.2025
Expiry Date:
22.06.2025
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Job Description:
senior sous chef | full time
three decades of acting different; we don’t conform, we celebrate difference. appreciating personality over perfection – we call it be you, be wagamama. With 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’ll be an inspirational leader, creating a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support continuous coaching and development of your team to excel while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.
If you |
* Focus on creating a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes. Prioritize nurturing and developing talent within your team, role modeling a coaching culture within management.
* Are dedicated to ensuring an excellent guest experience, with every dish prepared to exceptional standards, either through your efforts or by empowering your team with necessary skills and mindset.
* Ensure your kitchen’s food, health, and safety standards are maintained at the highest level, understand the financial performance including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively spot opportunities.
* Build a coaching culture within your team, working with your head chef to recruit and develop talent, fostering personal and professional growth.
* Are a forward-thinking problem solver, able to think on your feet and make quick decisions.
What we look for |
* A head chef or senior sous chef with experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance through positive behavior in a fast-paced environment.
* A strong communicator who engages in real conversations with care, ensuring your team feels supported.
* Experience maintaining high standards of food, health, and safety.
* Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit and stock control.
* Experience managing labor costs and adapting to changing demands.
* An inspiring leader who motivates their team to flourish.
* Passionate about creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.
* A proactive problem solver, capable of quick thinking.
Wok’s in it for you |
* Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually.
* Access up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream.
* Share of tips.
* Free food on shift from our menu, plus 50% off outside work to treat friends and family.
* Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents.
* Early access to new menus.
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift.
* Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year.
* Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our program.
Additional benefits include pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle-to-work scheme, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.
Be you, be Wagamama
Wagamama is proudly part of Disability Confident.
*100% of tips go to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant and are at guests' discretion; they are not guaranteed wages.
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