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Senior Sous Chef - Be You, Be Wagamama: Celebrate Your Individuality in a Non-Conformist Work Culture (Hiring Immediately), Chelmsford
Client: Wagamama
Location: Chelmsford
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views:
2
Posted:
08.05.2025
Expiry Date:
22.06.2025
Job Description:
Senior Sous Chef | Full Time
At Wagamama, we celebrate difference and individuality. 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 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:
* Create a caring and supportive environment, celebrating successes and nurturing talent, role-modelling a coaching culture.
* Ensure an exceptional guest experience by maintaining high standards in dish preparation and team skill development.
* Maintain high standards of food safety, health, and safety, and 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 ongoing development.
* Be a proactive problem solver, able to make 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 a caring approach.
* Experience in maintaining high standards of food safety and health standards.
* Understanding of financial performance, including gross profit and stock control.
* Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
* Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team.
* A commitment to creating an inclusive and respectful environment.
* Problem-solving skills and quick decision-making abilities.
Benefits:
* Share of tips
* Free food during shifts and 50% off outside of work for friends and family
* Early access to new menus
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
* Wagamama parties with VIP guests
* Access to up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream
Additional benefits include pension scheme, training, cycle-to-work scheme, discounted gym memberships, and long service awards.
Be You, Be Wagamama
Note: If successful, you will attend a 7-week training in the UK, with all travel and accommodation expenses covered.
*Tips are entirely at guests' discretion and are not guaranteed wages.
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