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Innovative Kitchen Manager (Hiring Immediately), Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear
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Client:
wagamama
Location:
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Views:
4
Posted:
08.05.2025
Expiry Date:
22.06.2025
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Job Description:
Senior Sous Chef | Full Time
At Wagamama, we celebrate differences and value personality over perfection. With over 165 restaurants, we are seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join our journey to nourish both the 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 in coaching and developing your team to excel while driving restaurant performance and delivering exceptional results.
What You Need To Do:
* Create a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes and nurturing talent.
* Ensure an excellent guest experience by maintaining high standards in dish preparation and team skills.
* Maintain spotless food, health, and safety standards, and understand kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
* Build a coaching culture within your team, working with your Head Chef on recruitment and development, fostering personal and professional growth.
* Be a proactive problem solver, making quick decisions and thinking on your feet.
What We Look For:
* Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
* Strong communication skills with genuine, considerate conversations that support your team.
* Experience maintaining high standards in food, health, safety, and financial performance.
* Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
* Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams to flourish in their roles.
* Commitment to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and belongs.
* Forward-thinking and quick decision-making abilities.
Benefits:
* Share of tips
* Free food on shift and 50% off outside of work for friends and family
* First access to new menus
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
* Wagamama parties with VIP guests
* Access to up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream
Additional benefits include pension schemes, training, cycle-to-work schemes, discounted gym memberships, and long service awards.
Be You, Be Wagamama:
Note: Successful candidates will attend a 7-week training in the UK, with all travel and accommodation expenses covered.
*Tips are 100% for the team, vary by restaurant, and are at guests' discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.
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