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senior sous chef - Inclusive and Celebratory Workplace Culture (Hiring Immediately), basildon
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Client:
wagamama
Location:
basildon, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Views:
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Posted:
08.05.2025
Expiry Date:
22.06.2025
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Job Description:
senior sous chef | full time
At Wagamama, we celebrate difference and value personality over perfection—it's all about being yourself. With over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join our team and contribute to nourishing 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 excel while driving restaurant performance and delivering exceptional results.
What you will do |
* Create a caring and supportive environment, celebrating successes and nurturing talent within your team, role modeling a coaching culture.
* Ensure an excellent guest experience by maintaining high standards in dish preparation and equipping your team with the necessary skills.
* Maintain spotless food, health, and safety standards; understand financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs; proactively identify opportunities for improvement.
* Build a coaching culture within your team, working with the Head Chef on recruitment, development, and fostering personal and professional growth.
* Be a proactive problem solver, making quick decisions to address challenges.
What we look for |
* Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
* Strong communication skills, capable of having genuine conversations and supporting your team.
* Proven experience in maintaining high standards of food safety, health, and safety.
* Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit and stock control.
* Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
* Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams to thrive.
* Passion for creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.
* A forward-thinking approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
What we offer |
* Bonus scheme—up to £3,000 annually
* Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
* Share of tips (tips vary by restaurant and are discretionary)
* Free food on shift and 50% off outside of work
* Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
* First access to new menus
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift
* Wagamama parties and VIP events throughout the year
* Recognition programs like 'Nationwide Wok Star'
Additional benefits include pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle-to-work schemes, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.
Be you, be Wagamama
Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.
*Tips are entirely discretionary and vary by restaurant; they are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.
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