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Head Sous Chef (Hiring Immediately), Stockport
Client: wagamama
Location: Stockport, United Kingdom
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 individuality and diversity, with over 165 restaurants. We are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join us on our journey to nourish both body and soul.
The role:
As a Senior Sous Chef, you will be an inspirational leader, fostering a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support in coaching and developing your team to perform at their best while driving restaurant performance and achieving excellent results.
What you will do:
* Create a caring and supportive environment, celebrating successes and nurturing talent.
* Ensure an exceptional guest experience by maintaining high standards in dish preparation and team skills.
* Maintain spotless food, health, and safety standards; understand financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
* Build a coaching culture within your team, working with your Head Chef on recruitment and ongoing development.
* Be a proactive problem solver, able to make quick decisions.
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.
* Financial understanding of kitchen operations, including GP and stock control.
* Ability to manage labour costs and adapt to changing demands.
* Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams.
* Commitment to creating an inclusive and respectful environment.
* Problem-solving skills and quick decision-making ability.
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 teams, vary by restaurant)
* Free food on shift and 50% off outside work
* Industry-leading family-friendly policies
* Early access to new menus
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
* Wagamama parties and VIP guest 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 proudly part of Disability Confident.
*Tips are at guests' discretion and vary by restaurant; they are not guaranteed wages.
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