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Designate Senior Sous Chef - Inclusive Leadership Culture (Hiring Immediately), Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire
Client: Wagamama
Location: Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views:
4
Posted:
08.05.2025
Expiry Date:
22.06.2025
Job Description:
Designate Senior Sous Chef | Birmingham West | Full Time
At Wagamama, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate differences and appreciate personality over perfection — we call it be you, be wagamama. 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 to excel while driving restaurant performance and achieving excellent results.
What You’ll Do:
* Focus on creating a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes and nurturing talent.
* Ensure an excellent guest experience by maintaining high standards in food preparation and team skills.
* Maintain spotless food, health, and safety standards; understand financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
* Build a coaching culture within your team, working with the Head Chef on recruitment and development.
* Be a proactive problem solver, making quick decisions on your feet.
What We Look For:
* Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced environment.
* Strong communication skills, with the ability to have caring, honest conversations.
* Experience maintaining high standards of food, health, safety, and financial performance.
* Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
* Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams.
* Commitment to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and belongs.
Benefits:
* Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually
* Access up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream
* Share of tips (tips go directly to teams, vary by restaurant)
* Free food on shift and 50% off outside work
* Industry-leading family-friendly policies (26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents)
* First access to new menus
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
* Wagamama parties with VIP guests
* National recognition through our Wok Star program
Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle to work, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.
Be You, Be Wagamama:
Wagamama is proudly part of Disability Confident.
*All tips are distributed to our teams; actual tips vary by restaurant and are at guest discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.
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