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Lead Culinary Innovator (Hiring Immediately), Doncaster
Client: wagamama
Location: Doncaster, 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, with over 165 restaurants. We are seeking 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 ongoing coaching and development, drive restaurant performance, and ensure excellent results.
What You Need To Do:
* Create a caring and supportive environment, celebrating successes and nurturing talent.
* Ensure an exceptional guest experience by maintaining high standards in food preparation.
* Maintain spotless food, health, and safety standards, and understand financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
* Build a coaching culture, working with your Head Chef on recruitment and development.
* Be a proactive problem solver, making quick decisions when necessary.
What We Look For:
* Experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
* Strong communication skills, with genuine and caring conversations.
* Experience in maintaining high standards of food safety and cleanliness.
* Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit and stock management.
* Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
* Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams.
* Commitment to creating an inclusive and respectful environment.
* Problem-solving skills with quick decision-making abilities.
What’s In It For You:
* Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually.
* Access up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream.
* Tips share.
* Free on-shift food from our menu and 50% off outside work.
* Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including paid parental leave.
* First access to new menus.
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided.
* Wagamama parties and VIP events.
* Recognition programs like 'Wok Star'.
Additional benefits include pension, holiday, training, cycle schemes, discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.
Be You, Be Wagamama
Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.
*All tips go directly to our teams. Tips are discretionary and vary by restaurant. They are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.
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