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Inspirational Culinary Lead (Hiring Immediately), Chesterfield
Client:
Wagamama
Location:
Chesterfield, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Views:
4
Posted:
12.05.2025
Expiry Date:
26.06.2025
Job Description:
Senior Sous Chef | Full Time
At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. With over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join our team and help us 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 ongoing coaching and development of your team to achieve their best, 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, role modeling a coaching culture.
* Are committed to ensuring an excellent guest experience, with every dish prepared to high standards, either by your efforts or by empowering your team.
* Have experience maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards, and understand kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
* Are focused on building a coaching culture, working with your head chef on recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
* Are a proactive problem solver, capable of quick thinking and decision-making.
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 that makes your team feel supported.
* Proven ability to maintain high standards of food safety and hygiene.
* Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit and stock management.
* Experience managing labor costs and adapting to changing demands.
* Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team.
* Commitment to fostering an inclusive, respectful environment.
* Problem-solving skills with the ability to make quick decisions.
What’s in it for you |
* Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually.
* Access up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream.
* Tips share.
* Free food on shift from our menu, with 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.
* Opportunity to try our new menus first.
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift.
* Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year.
* Recognition as a nationwide Wok Star through our program.
Additional benefits include pension scheme, 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 the Disability Confident scheme.
*100% of tips go to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant and are at guests' discretion. Tips are not considered wages, are not guaranteed, and are not part of the salary.
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