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10.05.2025
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Job Description:
designate senior sous chef | birmingham west | full time
At wagamama, we celebrate diversity and individuality, with over 165 restaurants worldwide. We are seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join our team and contribute to our mission to nourish from bowl to 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 ongoing coaching and development to help your team excel, while driving restaurant performance and delivering exceptional results.
Responsibilities include |
* Creating a positive, caring environment where your team feels valued and supported, promoting success and nurturing talent.
* Ensuring an excellent guest experience by maintaining high standards in food preparation and team skills.
* Upholding food, health, and safety standards, and managing financial aspects such as gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
* Building a coaching culture within your team, collaborating with the Head Chef on recruitment and development, and fostering professional growth.
* Being a proactive problem solver, making quick decisions when necessary.
What we look for |
* Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef, especially in fast-paced environments.
* Strong communication skills with a caring approach, ensuring your team feels heard and supported.
* Proven ability to maintain high standards in food safety and hygiene.
* Financial acumen in managing kitchen performance, including GP and stock control.
* Experience managing labour costs and adapting to changing demands.
* Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team, fostering an inclusive and respectful environment.
* Problem-solving skills with the ability to think quickly and effectively.
Benefits |
* Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually
* Access to up to 30% of earnings before payday via wagestream
* Share of tips (tips are at guest discretion and vary by restaurant)
* Free on-shift food from our menu, plus 50% off outside work
* Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including paid leave for expectant or adopting parents
* Opportunity to experience new menus first
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
* Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
* Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our programme
Additional benefits include pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle-to-work schemes, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.
Be you, be wagamama
Wagamama is committed to being disability confident and inclusive.
*Tips are 100% for the team; amounts vary by restaurant and are at guest discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.
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