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Senior Sous Chef - Inclusive and Celebratory Workplace Culture (Hiring Immediately), Dartford
Client: Wagamama
Location: Dartford, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views: 4
Posted: 08.05.2025
Expiry Date: 22.06.2025
Job Description:
Senior Sous Chef | Full-time
At Wagamama, we celebrate differences and value 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, 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 exceptional 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 high standards, either through your efforts or by empowering your team.
* Experience in maintaining high standards of food, health, and safety, understanding kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
* Ability to build a coaching culture, working with your Head Chef to recruit and develop your team, 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, driving performance in a fast-paced, complex environment.
* Strong communication skills with genuine conversations that ensure your team feels supported.
* Proven experience in maintaining spotless food, health, and safety standards.
* Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit and stock control.
* Experience managing labor costs and adapting to changing demands.
* An inspiring leader who fosters an inclusive environment where team members feel respected and valued.
* A proactive problem solver, quick on your feet.
What’s In It for You
* Bonus scheme — up to £3,000 annually
* Access up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream
* Share of tips (tips vary by restaurant and are at guest discretion)
* Free food on shift from our menu, with 50% off outside work to share with 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 every shift
* Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
* National recognition as a "Wok Star" through our program
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 100% for our teams and vary by restaurant. Tips are discretionary and not guaranteed wages.
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