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Lead Culinary Innovator (Hiring Immediately), Maidstone
Client: Wagamama
Location: Maidstone, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views:
3
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 seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join us in our mission to nourish from bowl to 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 to achieve excellence, while driving restaurant performance and delivering outstanding results.
If you |
* Focus on creating a caring and supportive environment, nurturing talent, and role-modeling a coaching culture.
* Are dedicated to providing an exceptional guest experience, ensuring high standards in dish preparation and team skills.
* Maintain impeccable food, health, and safety standards, and understand kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
* Build a coaching culture, working closely with the Head Chef on recruitment and development, fostering personal and professional growth.
* Are a proactive problem solver, capable of quick decision-making.
What we look for |
* Experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
* Strong communication skills, with the ability to have meaningful conversations and support your team.
* Proven experience maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene.
* Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit and stock management.
* Ability to manage labour costs and adapt to changing demands.
* Leadership qualities that inspire and engage the team.
* Commitment to creating an inclusive, respectful environment.
* Excellent problem-solving skills and agility in decision-making.
Wok’s in it for you |
* Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually
* Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
* Share of tips (tips vary by restaurant, are guest discretionary, and not guaranteed)
* Free food on shift and 50% off outside 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
* Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
* National recognition as a Wok Star
Additional benefits include pension, holiday, training, cycle-to-work scheme, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.
Be you, be Wagamama
Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.
*100% of tips go to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant and are at guests' discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed. #J-18808-Ljbffr