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Head Culinary Development Chef (Hiring Immediately), Basingstoke
Client: Wagamama
Location: Basingstoke
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, fostering a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support continuous coaching and development, drive restaurant performance, and deliver excellent results.
What You Bring:
* Ability to create a caring and supportive environment, nurturing talent and role modeling a coaching culture.
* Dedication to delivering an exceptional guest experience, ensuring high standards in dish preparation.
* Experience in maintaining spotless food, health, and safety standards, understanding kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
* A focus on building a coaching culture, working with the Head Chef on recruitment and development, and fostering personal and professional growth.
* A proactive problem solver, able to make quick decisions on your feet.
What We Look For:
* Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced environment.
* Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage and support your team.
* Experience in maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene.
* Understanding of kitchen financials, including GP and stock management.
* Ability to manage labor costs effectively.
* Leadership qualities that inspire and motivate your team.
* Commitment to creating an inclusive and respectful environment.
* Quick thinking and problem-solving skills.
Benefits:
* Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually.
* Access to up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream.
* Share of tips (tips go directly to the team, varying by restaurant).
* Free food on shift from our menu, with 50% off outside work.
* Industry-leading family-friendly policies including paid parental leave.
* Early access to new menus.
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided for every shift.
* Wagamama parties and VIP guest events.
* National recognition as a Wok Star.
Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday allowance, training programs, cycle-to-work scheme, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.
Be You, Be Wagamama
Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.
*100% of tips go to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant and are at guests' discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.
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