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Senior Sous Chef - Diverse and Inclusive Culture (Hiring Immediately), Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire
Client: Wagamama
Location: Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire, 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 difference and value personality over perfection — we call it "be you, be Wagamama". With over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join our journey to 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 support in coaching and developing your team to excel while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.
What You Bring
* Focus on creating a caring, listening environment, celebrating successes, nurturing talent, and role modeling coaching within management.
* Dedication to providing an exceptional guest experience, ensuring dishes meet high standards and your team is well-equipped.
* Experience in maintaining food, health, and safety standards, and understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
* Ability to build a coaching culture, recruit effectively, and foster personal and professional growth within your team.
* Problem-solving skills with quick decision-making abilities.
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 genuine conversations that support your team.
* Proven track record in food, health, safety standards, and financial management.
* Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team to thrive.
* Commitment to creating an inclusive, respectful environment.
* Ability to think proactively and adapt to changing demands.
What’s In It For You
* Bonus scheme — up to £3,000 annually.
* Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with Wagestream.
* Share of tips (tips go solely to the team, vary by restaurant).
* Free food on shift and 50% discount outside work.
* 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.
* Wagamama parties with VIP guests.
* National recognition through our Wok Star program.
Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday, training, 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 guest discretion; they are not considered wages or guaranteed.
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