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Head Culinary Development Chef (Hiring Immediately), Shrewsbury
Client: Wagamama
Location: Shrewsbury, 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 us in our mission to nourish 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 of your team to excel while driving restaurant performance and delivering exceptional results.
Responsibilities include |
* Creating a caring and supportive environment, celebrating successes, and nurturing talent within your team.
* Ensuring an excellent guest experience by maintaining high standards in dish preparation and team skills.
* Maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards, and understanding the financial aspects of the kitchen including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
* Building a coaching culture through recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
* Being a proactive problem solver, capable of quick decision-making.
What we look for |
* Experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
* Strong communication skills, with genuine conversations that support and support your team.
* Proven experience in maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene.
* Understanding of financial performance metrics like GP and stock management.
* Ability to manage labor costs effectively and adapt to changing demands.
* Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team.
* Passion for creating an inclusive and respectful environment.
* Quick thinking and problem-solving skills.
Benefits for you |
* Up to £3,000 annual bonus scheme.
* Access to up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream.
* Share of tips (tips are guest discretion, not guaranteed wages).
* Free food on shift and 50% off outside work.
* Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including paid parental leave.
* Opportunity to experience new menus first.
* Provided chef whites and exclusive Wagamama parties.
* 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 proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.
*Tips are 100% for our team members, vary by location, and are at guest discretion. Tips are not guaranteed wages.
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