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Senior Sous Chef - Restaurant Growth Champion (Hiring Immediately), Chester
Client: wagamama
Location: Chester, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views: 2
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 are seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join our team and contribute to nourishing 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, driving restaurant performance and achieving excellent results.
What You’ll Do:
* Create a positive environment where your team feels valued and supported, celebrating successes and nurturing talent.
* Ensure an exceptional guest experience by maintaining high standards in food preparation and safety.
* Maintain spotless food, health, and safety standards; understand financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
* Build a coaching culture, working with the Head Chef on recruitment and ongoing 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.
* Strong communication skills and a caring approach to team management.
* Proven ability to maintain high standards in food safety and hygiene.
* Understanding of kitchen financials, including GP and stock control.
* Experience managing labor costs and adapting to changing demands.
* Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team.
* Commitment to creating an inclusive, respectful environment.
* Problem-solving skills and quick decision-making ability.
Benefits:
* Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually.
* Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream.
* Share of tips (tips vary by restaurant and are at guest discretion).
* Free food on shift; 50% discount outside work for friends and family.
* Industry-leading family-friendly policy (26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents).
* Early access to new menus.
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift.
* Wagamama parties and VIP guest events.
* National recognition as a wok star.
Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday allowance, 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.
*All tips go directly to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant and are at guest discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed by the company.
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