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senior sous chef - Diversity Embracing Environment (Hiring Immediately), preston, lancashire
Client: wagamama
Location: preston, lancashire, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views: 4
Posted: 08.05.2025
Expiry Date: 22.06.2025
Job Description:
Senior Sous Chef | Glasgow Central Area | Full Time
At Wagamama, we celebrate diversity and individuality. With over 165 restaurants, we focus on personality over perfection — we call it "be you, be Wagamama." We are seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join our team and contribute to our mission of nourishing from bowl to 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 continuous coaching and development, driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.
What you’ll do:
* Create a caring and supportive environment where your team feels valued and celebrated.
* Ensure exceptional guest experiences by maintaining high standards in food preparation and safety.
* Manage kitchen standards, including health and safety, and understand financial aspects such as gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
* Build a coaching culture within your team, working closely with your Head Chef on recruitment and development.
* Be a proactive problem solver, making quick decisions when needed.
What we look for:
* Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef, with a focus on performance and positive leadership in a fast-paced environment.
* Strong communication skills, with the ability to have meaningful conversations and support your team.
* Experience maintaining high standards in food safety and health standards.
* Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit and stock management.
* Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
* Inspirational leadership qualities that motivate and engage your team.
* Commitment to creating an inclusive and respectful environment.
* Problem-solving skills with the ability to think on your feet.
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 the team)
* Free food on shift and 50% off outside work
* Industry-leading family-friendly policies
* First access to new menus
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
* Wagamama parties and VIP events
* Recognition programs like "Wok Star"
Additional perks include pension, holiday, training, cycle schemes, discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.
Be you, be Wagamama
Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.
*Tips are 100% for the team, vary by restaurant, and are at guest discretion. Tips are not guaranteed wages.
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