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Senior Sous Chef - Inclusive and Diverse Work Culture (Hiring Immediately), Newport
Client: wagamama
Location: Newport, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views: 4
Posted: 12.05.2025
Expiry Date: 26.06.2025
Job Description:
Senior Sous Chef | Full Time
At Wagamama, we celebrate difference and value personality over perfection. 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, 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 outstanding results.
What You Bring
* Focus on creating a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes. Prioritize nurturing and developing talent, role modeling a coaching culture.
* Dedication to ensuring an excellent guest experience, with every dish prepared to exceptional standards, either personally or through your team.
* Experience in maintaining high standards of food, health, and safety, understanding financial aspects such as gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
* Ability to build a coaching culture, working with the Head Chef on recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
* A forward-thinking problem solver, capable of quick decision-making.
What We Look For
* Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced, complex environment.
* Strong communication skills, with genuine conversations that ensure your team feels supported.
* Proven experience in maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene.
* Understanding of financial performance metrics like GP and stock control.
* Experience managing labor costs and adapting to changing demands.
* Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams to thrive.
* Passion for creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.
* A proactive problem solver, quick on your feet.
Wagamama’s Benefits
* Bonus scheme – up to £3,000/year
* Access to up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream
* Share of tips (tips go directly to team members)
* Free food on shift and 50% off outside work
* Industry-leading family-friendly policies
* First access to new menus
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
* Wagamama parties and VIP events
* National recognition as a Wok Star
Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle to work, 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 are at guests' discretion and are not guaranteed or considered wages.
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