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senior sous chef - celebrate individuality and creativity in culinary leadership (Hiring Immediately), telford
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Client:
wagamama
Location:
telford, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Views:
3
Posted:
08.05.2025
Expiry Date:
22.06.2025
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Job Description:
senior sous chef | full time
We have over three decades of experience in celebrating difference and individuality. We value personality over perfection – we call it be you, be wagamama. With over 165 restaurants, we are seeking 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 continuous coaching and development of your team to achieve their best, while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.
Responsibilities include:
* Creating a caring and supportive environment for your team, celebrating successes, and nurturing talent.
* Ensuring an exceptional guest experience by maintaining high standards in dish preparation and team skills.
* Maintaining spotless food, health, and safety standards, and understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
* Building a coaching culture within your team, collaborating with the head chef on recruitment and development.
* Being 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 in a fast-paced environment.
* Strong communication skills with a caring approach.
* Proven ability to uphold food, health, safety, and financial standards.
* Leadership qualities that inspire and engage the team.
* Commitment to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace.
* Ability to think quickly and solve problems proactively.
What’s in it for you:
* Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually.
* Access to up to 30% of earnings before payday via wagestream.
* Tips share.
* Free shift food from our menu and 50% off outside of work.
* Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including paid leave for expectant or adopting parents.
* 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, 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 100% for our teams and vary by restaurant. Tips are discretionary, left by guests, and are not considered wages or guaranteed.
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