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08.05.2025
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Job Description:
Senior Sous Chef | Full Time
At wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. With over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join our team and continue 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 coaching and developing your team to excel while driving restaurant performance and delivering exceptional results.
What You Bring |
* A focus on creating a caring and supportive environment, nurturing talent, and role modeling a coaching culture.
* Dedication to ensuring an excellent guest experience, with dishes prepared to high standards and equipped team members.
* Experience in maintaining food, health, and safety standards, and understanding kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
* Ability to build a coaching culture, working with your Head Chef on recruitment and development, fostering personal and professional growth.
* A proactive problem solver who can make quick decisions.
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, engaging with your team with care and consideration.
* Experience in maintaining high standards in food, health, safety, and financial management.
* Ability to manage labour costs and adapt to changing demands.
* A leader who inspires and engages their team, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.
* A forward-thinking problem solver with quick decision-making skills.
Benefits |
* Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually
* Access to up to 30% of earnings before payday via wagestream
* Share of tips (tips are guest discretionary and not guaranteed)
* Free food on shift and 50% off outside work
* Industry-leading family-friendly policies
* Early access to new menus
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
* Wagamama parties and VIP events
* National recognition as a wok star
Additional benefits include pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle schemes, discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.
Be You, Be Wagamama
Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.
*100% of tips go to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant and are discretionary, not considered wages, and not guaranteed.
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