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08.05.2025
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Job Description:
senior sous chef | full time
At wagamama, we celebrate diversity and individuality, emphasizing personality over perfection — we call it be you, be wagamama. With over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join us on our journey to 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 in coaching and developing your team to excel while driving restaurant performance and achieving excellent results.
If you |
* Focus on creating a caring and supportive environment, celebrating successes, and nurturing talent, role modeling a coaching culture.
* Are committed to delivering an exceptional guest experience, ensuring dishes meet high standards and your team is equipped with necessary 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 your Head Chef on recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
* Are 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, ensuring your team feels supported and heard.
* Experience in maintaining high standards of food, health, safety, and financial management.
* Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
* Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team, fostering inclusivity and respect.
* A forward-thinking approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
Wok’s in it for you |
* Bonus scheme — up to £3,000 annually.
* Access up to 30% of earnings before payday via wagestream.
* Tips share.
* Free food during shifts and 50% off outside work.
* Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay for expectant or adopting parents.
* Early access to new menus.
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided.
* Wagamama parties and VIP events.
* Recognition as a nationwide wok star.
Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle schemes, 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 guaranteed wages.
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