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Client:
wagamama
Location:
shrewsbury, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Views:
4
Posted:
08.05.2025
Expiry Date:
22.06.2025
Job Description:
Designate Senior Sous Chef | Birmingham West | Full Time
At wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. With over 165 restaurants, we value personality over perfection—be you, be wagamama. We are seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join our team on a 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, drive restaurant performance, and deliver exceptional results.
What You Bring
* Focus on creating a caring and supportive environment, celebrating successes, and nurturing talent within your team.
* Dedication to ensuring an outstanding guest experience, with dishes prepared to the highest standards.
* Experience in maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards, and understanding financial aspects such as gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
* Ability to build a coaching culture, working with your Head Chef on recruitment and ongoing development.
* A proactive problem solver capable of quick decision-making.
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 an ability to have meaningful conversations and support your team.
* Proven track record in maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene.
* Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit and stock management.
* Experience managing labour costs and adapting to changing demands.
* Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team.
* A commitment to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.
* Forward-thinking with problem-solving skills and quick decision-making abilities.
What’s In It For You
* Bonus scheme—up to £3,000 annually.
* Access up to 30% of earnings before payday via wagestream.
* Share of tips (tips are at guests' discretion and vary by restaurant).
* Free food on shift from our menu, plus 50% off outside work to treat friends and family.
* Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents.
* Opportunity to experience our new menus first.
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided for each shift.
* Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year.
* Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our programme.
Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle-to-work schemes, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.
Be You, Be Wagamama
Wagamama is proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme.
*All tips go directly to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant and are left at guests’ discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.
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