Lead Culinary Innovator (Hiring Immediately), Newport
Client:
wagamama
Location:
Newport, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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 focus on personality over perfection—it's all about being you, being Wagamama. We are seeking 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 in coaching and developing your team to excel while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.
What You Will Do:
* Create a caring, listening environment where your team feels valued and celebrated.
* Ensure every dish meets high standards, supporting your team with skills and mindset.
* Maintain impeccable food, health, and safety standards, and understand financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
* Build a coaching culture, working with the Head Chef on recruitment and development.
* Be a proactive problem solver, making quick decisions on your feet.
What We Seek:
* Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced environment.
* Strong communication skills, caring and supportive leadership style.
* Expertise in maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene.
* Financial acumen in managing kitchen profitability and costs.
* Ability to inspire and engage your team, fostering inclusivity and respect.
* Proactive problem-solving skills.
Benefits:
* Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually.
* Access to up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream.
* Tips share.
* Free on-shift food from our menu and 50% off outside work.
* 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 supplied each shift.
* Wagamama parties and VIP guest events.
* National recognition as a Wok Star.
Additional benefits include pension, holiday, training, cycle schemes, 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 are discretionary and not considered wages.
Note: If you do not hold a passport for the country of the vacancy, a work permit may be required. For more info, visit our Blog.
Applications should be submitted via the 'Apply now' button—do not include bank or payment details.
Created on 08/05/2025 by JR, United Kingdom
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