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Senior Sous Chef - Restaurant Growth Champion (Hiring Immediately), Stoke-on-Trent
Client: wagamama
Location: Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views: 2
Posted: 08.05.2025
Expiry Date: 22.06.2025
Job Description:
Designate Senior Sous Chef | Birmingham West | Full Time
At Wagamama, we celebrate difference and value personality over perfection. With over 165 restaurants, we are seeking 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 inspirational leader, fostering a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support continuous coaching and development, driving restaurant performance, and delivering exceptional results.
What You Will Do
* Create a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes and nurturing talent.
* Ensure an excellent guest experience by maintaining high standards in dish preparation and team skills.
* 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 ongoing development.
* Be a proactive problem solver, making quick, effective decisions.
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 a caring and considerate approach.
* Proven ability to uphold food, health, safety, and financial standards.
* Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams, fostering inclusivity and respect.
* Ability to adapt to changing demands and solve problems proactively.
Benefits
* Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 per year
* Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
* Share of tips (tips go directly to team members)
* Free food on shift and 50% off outside work
* Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including paid leave for expectant or adopting parents
* Early access to new menus
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
* Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
* Recognition programs like 'Wok Star'
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 Disability Confident.
*Tips are 100% for our teams, vary by restaurant, and are discretionary and not guaranteed.
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