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Senior Sous Chef, North International Departure Lounge, United Kingdom
Client: wagamama
Location: North International Departure Lounge, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
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EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: c8bbcd353aa3
Job Views: 20
Posted: 22.06.2025
Expiry Date: 06.08.2025
Job Description:
The role
As a Senior Sous Chef at Wagamama, you'll be an integral part of our restaurant leadership team, supporting the Head Chef in leading your kitchen team the Wagamama way. You’ll embody our people promise, values, and core leadership behaviors. You'll be responsible for ensuring that every dish served meets our high standards. You’ll also look after the development and growth of your team, ensuring they are engaged, motivated, and high performing.
Our perks + quirks
* Bonus scheme: up to £3,000 a year bonus opportunity
* £36.96 average tips per week*
* Pension scheme
* Dedicated 6-week training programme
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
* £14 - £25 of free food allowance on every shift
* 50% discount at Wagamama + 30% off all other TRG brands with family and friends
* Internal progression opportunities | fully funded apprenticeship programmes to support your growth
* 28 days holiday
* Kintsugi wellness: access to counselors, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym + leisure
* Family friendly policy: 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
* Financial wellbeing support: access to loans repaid through your salary for urgent financial needs
What we look for
* A Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef with experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance in a fast-paced environment
* A strong communicator who engages in genuine conversations, ensuring your team feels heard and supported
* Experience in maintaining high food, health, and safety standards
* Experience understanding financial performance, including GP and stock control
* Experience managing labor costs and reacting to changing demands
* An inspiring leader who motivates their team to flourish
* Passionate about creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and belongs
* A forward-thinking problem solver who makes quick decisions
The Wagamama way
Kaizen, meaning ‘good change’, is our core philosophy. It influences everything we do, from our food to our work culture, pushing us to find better ways. We are committed to positive change in our communities and the planet. For three decades, we've celebrated difference, valuing personality over perfection, and welcoming everyone with open hearts and minds. We promise to support you and build trust. We create safe spaces for real conversations. We ask you to bring your unique self to the team.
Be you, be Wagamama
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