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senior sous chef - Inclusive Culture and Team Development (Hiring Immediately), leicester
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wagamama
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Posted:
08.05.2025
Expiry Date:
22.06.2025
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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 both body and 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 of your team, drive restaurant performance, and ensure excellent results.
if you |
* Focus on creating a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes, nurturing talent, and role modeling a coaching culture.
* Are dedicated to providing an excellent guest experience, ensuring every dish meets high standards, and equipping your team with the necessary skills and mindset.
* Have experience in maintaining food, health, and safety standards, and understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
* Are committed to building a coaching culture within your team, working with your head chef on recruitment and ongoing development.
* Are a proactive problem solver, able to think quickly and make decisions on the spot.
what we look for |
* Experience leading a kitchen team as a head chef or senior sous chef, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
* Strong communication skills, with the ability to have meaningful conversations and support your team.
* Experience ensuring food, health, safety, and financial standards are met.
* Ability to manage labor costs and react to changing demands.
* Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team.
* Passion for creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.
* A forward-thinking problem solver, quick to adapt and decide.
wok’s in it for you |
* Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually.
* Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with wagestream.
* Share of tips.
* Free shift meals from our menu, with 50% off outside work for friends and family.
* 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 each shift.
* Wagamama parties and VIP guest events.
* Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our program.
We also offer pension schemes, 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 vary by restaurant and are at guests' discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.
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