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Lead Culinary Innovator (Hiring Immediately), Chester
Client: Wagamama
Location: Chester, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views:
3
Posted:
08.05.2025
Expiry Date:
22.06.2025
Job Description:
Senior Sous Chef | Full Time
At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. With over 165 restaurants, we are seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join our team and contribute to our mission of nourishing 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 ongoing coaching and development, drive restaurant performance, and ensure excellent results.
What You Bring:
* Focus on creating a caring, supportive environment that celebrates successes and nurtures talent.
* Dedication to delivering exceptional guest experiences and high standards in food preparation.
* Experience in maintaining impeccable food, health, safety standards, and understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
* Ability to build a coaching culture and foster personal and professional growth within your team.
* Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make quick decisions.
What We Look For:
* Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
* Excellent communication skills with a caring and considerate approach.
* Proven ability to maintain high standards in food, health, safety, and financial management.
* Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams to thrive.
* Commitment to creating an inclusive, respectful environment.
* Problem-solving skills and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
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 team members)
* Free food on shift and 50% off outside work
* Family-friendly policies including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
* Opportunity to try new menus first
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
* Wagamama parties and VIP events
* Recognition as a nationwide '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 proud to be 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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