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Lead Culinary Innovator (Hiring Immediately), Lincoln
Client:
wagamama
Location:
Lincoln, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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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 looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join our team and help us nourish from bowl to soul.
The role |
As a Senior Sous Chef, you will be an inspiring leader, creating a positive environment for your team and guests. You will coach and develop your team to reach their potential, while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.
We are looking for someone who |
* Creates a positive environment where your team feels cared for and valued, celebrating successes and nurturing talent.
* Ensures an outstanding guest experience by maintaining high standards in food preparation and safety, and empowering your team with necessary skills.
* Maintains impeccable food, health, and safety standards, and understands financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
* Builds a coaching culture within the team, working with the Head Chef on recruitment and development, fostering personal and professional growth.
* Is 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, with a focus on performance and positive leadership in a fast-paced environment.
* Strong communication skills, able to have meaningful conversations that support and support your team.
* Proven track record of maintaining high food, safety, and health standards.
* Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit and stock management.
* Experience managing labor costs and adapting to changing demands.
* Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams, fostering respect and inclusion.
* Ability to think ahead and solve problems swiftly.
Benefits |
* Up to £3,000 annual bonus through our bonus scheme.
* 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 policies, including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents.
* Early access to new menus.
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided.
* Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year.
* Recognition as a nationwide "Wok Star" through our program.
Additional benefits include pension, holiday, training, cycle scheme, discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.
Be you, be Wagamama
Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.
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