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Lead Culinary Innovator (Hiring Immediately), Basingstoke
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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 us on our journey to 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 in coaching and developing your team to excel while driving restaurant performance and achieving excellent results.
You Will:
* Create a caring and supportive environment, celebrating successes and nurturing talent, role-modeling a coaching culture.
* Ensure an exceptional guest experience by maintaining high standards in food quality and safety, and empowering your team with necessary skills and mindset.
* Maintain spotless food, health, and safety standards, and understand the financial aspects of the kitchen, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
* Build a coaching culture within your team, working closely with the Head Chef on recruitment and development, fostering personal and professional growth.
* Be a proactive problem solver, making quick and effective decisions.
What We Look For |
* Experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
* Strong communication skills, with a caring and considerate approach.
* Proven experience in maintaining high standards in food safety, health, and safety.
* Financial acumen in managing kitchen GP and stock control.
* Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
* Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams.
* Commitment to creating an inclusive and respectful environment.
* Forward-thinking and decisive problem-solving skills.
What’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 (tips go directly to the team, at guests' discretion)
* Free food on shift and 50% off outside work
* Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including paid leave for expectant or adopting parents
* First access to new menus
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
* Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
* National recognition as a 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 the Disability Confident scheme.
*Tips are distributed 100% to the team, vary by restaurant, and are at guests' discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.
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