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Client:
wagamama
Location:
Bradford, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Views:
3
Posted:
08.05.2025
Expiry Date:
22.06.2025
Job Description:
Senior Sous Chef | Full Time
At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity, valuing personality over perfection. 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 delivering outstanding results.
What You Bring
* Ability to create a caring and supportive environment, celebrating successes and nurturing talent, role modeling a coaching culture.
* Dedication to ensuring an excellent guest experience, with dishes prepared to exceptional standards, either personally or through your team.
* Experience in maintaining high standards for food, health, and safety, and understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
* Commitment to building a coaching culture, working with your Head Chef on recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
* Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to think quickly and make decisions on the spot.
What We Look For
* Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
* Excellent communication skills, with a caring approach that ensures your team feels supported.
* Proven track record of maintaining high standards for food, health, safety, and financial management.
* Ability to manage labor costs effectively and adapt to changing demands.
* Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams to flourish in their roles.
* Passion for creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.
* Forward-thinking problem solver who can make quick, effective decisions.
Benefits
* Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually
* Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
* Share of tips (tips are discretionary and vary by restaurant)
* Free food during shifts and 50% off 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 new menus first
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift
* Wagamama parties with VIP guests
* Recognition as a nationwide 'Wok Star'
Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday entitlement, training, cycle-to-work scheme, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.
Be You, Be Wagamama
Wagamama is proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme.
*Note: 100% of tips go to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant and are at guests' discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.
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