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Senior Sous Chef - Inclusive and Nurturing Team Culture (Hiring Immediately), Chesterfield
Client: Wagamama
Location: Chesterfield, 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 worldwide. We are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join our team and help us nourish both body and 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 continuous coaching and development of your team, drive restaurant performance, and ensure excellent results.
Responsibilities include:
* Creating a caring and supportive environment, celebrating successes, and nurturing talent within your team.
* Ensuring an exceptional guest experience by maintaining high standards in food preparation and safety.
* Managing kitchen standards, including health and safety, financial performance, stock control, and labour costs.
* Building a coaching culture, recruiting, and developing your team to foster personal and professional growth.
* Making quick, effective decisions as a forward-thinking problem solver.
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 and considerate approach.
* Proven ability to maintain high standards in food safety and hygiene.
* Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit and stock control.
* Ability to manage labour costs and adapt to changing demands.
* Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team.
* Passion for 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 our teams)
* 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 programs like "Wok Star"
Additional benefits include pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle-to-work, 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 distributed at guest discretion and are not guaranteed wages.
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