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senior sous chef - Inclusive and Diverse Work Culture (Hiring Immediately), slough
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Client:
wagamama
Location:
slough, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Views:
4
Posted:
12.05.2025
Expiry Date:
26.06.2025
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Job Description:
senior sous chef | full time
We celebrate diversity and individuality at wagamama, with over 165 restaurants. We are looking for a senior sous chef to join our team and contribute to 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 ongoing coaching and development of your team while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.
What you |
* Focus on creating a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes, nurturing talent, and role modeling a coaching culture.
* Ensure an excellent guest experience by maintaining high standards in dish preparation and equipping your team with necessary skills and mindset.
* Maintain spotless food, health, and safety standards, and understand the financial performance of the kitchen, including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
* Build a coaching culture within your team, collaborating with your head chef on recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
* Be a forward-thinking problem solver, capable of making quick decisions.
What we look for |
* Experience leading a kitchen team as a head chef or senior sous chef, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
* Strong communication skills with genuine conversations that ensure your team feels supported.
* Experience maintaining high standards in food, health, and safety.
* 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 environment where everyone feels respected and they belong.
* A proactive problem solver, quick thinker.
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, at guest discretion, not guaranteed).
* Free food on shift from our menu, with 50% off outside work to share with friends and family.
* Industry-leading family-friendly policy: 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting individuals.
* Be the first to try our new menus.
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift.
* Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year.
* Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our program.
Additional benefits include pension, 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 entirely at the guest's discretion, vary by restaurant, and are not considered wages or guaranteed.
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