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Client:
wagamama
Location:
Derby, 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, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate individuality and diversity. We value personality over perfection — we call it "be you, be wagamama." 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 inspirational leader, fostering a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support continuous coaching and development of your team, driving restaurant performance and delivering exceptional results.
What You Bring:
* Ability to create a caring, supportive environment where your team feels valued and celebrated.
* Dedicated to delivering an excellent guest experience, ensuring every dish meets high standards.
* Experience maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards; understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
* Commitment to building a coaching culture and fostering personal and professional growth within your team.
* Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to make quick decisions.
What We Look For:
* Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced environment.
* Excellent communication skills, ensuring your team feels heard and supported.
* Proven ability to maintain high standards in food safety and hygiene.
* Financial acumen related to kitchen operations, including GP and stock management.
* Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team to excel and develop their careers.
* Passion for creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.
Benefits:
* Bonus scheme — up to £3,000 per year.
* Access up to 30% of earnings before pay day with Wagestream.
* Share of tips (100% goes to the team; tips are discretionary and not guaranteed).
* Free food on shift and 50% discount outside of work.
* Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents.
* Opportunity to experience our new menus first.
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift.
* Wagamama parties and VIP guest events.
* Recognition through our nationwide "Wok Star" 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.
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