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senior sous chef - Emphasis on Personal Growth and Team Development (Hiring Immediately), Telford
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Client:
wagamama
Location:
Telford, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Views:
3
Posted:
08.05.2025
Expiry Date:
22.06.2025
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Job Description:
Senior Sous Chef | Full Time
At Wagamama, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate individuality and diversity. We value personality over perfection — be yourself, be wagamama. We are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join us on our journey 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 reach their potential while driving restaurant performance and achieving excellent results.
What You Bring |
* Focus on creating a caring and supportive environment, celebrating successes, nurturing talent, and role-modeling a coaching culture.
* Dedication to delivering an exceptional guest experience, ensuring dishes meet high standards, and equipping your team with necessary skills and mindset.
* Experience in maintaining spotless food, health, and safety standards, and understanding financial aspects such as gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, whether as Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
* Commitment to building a coaching culture, working with the Head Chef on recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
* A proactive problem solver, capable of quick thinking and decision-making.
What We Look For |
* Experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
* Strong communication skills, engaging with team members with consideration and care.
* Proven ability to maintain high standards in food, health, safety, and financial management.
* Leadership qualities that inspire and motivate teams to thrive and develop their careers.
* Passion for creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.
* A forward-thinking approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
What’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.
* Free food on shift, plus 50% off outside work to treat friends and family.
* Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 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 with VIP guests throughout the year.
* National recognition as a wok star through our program.
Additional benefits include pension scheme, holidays, training, cycle-to-work scheme, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.
Be You, Be Wagamama
Wagamama is proudly part of Disability Confident.
*100% of tips go to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant, are at guests' discretion, and are not guaranteed wages.
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