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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 seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join our team and help us 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 continuous coaching and development of your team to achieve excellence, while driving restaurant performance and delivering outstanding results.
What You Will Do |
* Create a caring and supportive environment, celebrating successes and nurturing talent within your team.
* Ensure an exceptional guest experience by maintaining high standards in food preparation and safety.
* Manage kitchen standards related to food safety, health, and safety, and understand financial aspects such as gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
* Build a coaching culture, working with the Head Chef on recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
* Be a proactive problem solver, capable of making quick decisions in a fast-paced environment.
What We Look For |
* Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef, with a focus on performance and positive leadership.
* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to have meaningful conversations and support your team.
* Strong knowledge of food safety, health, and safety standards.
* 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 your team.
* Commitment to creating an inclusive and respectful environment.
* Problem-solving skills and quick decision-making abilities.
Benefits |
* Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually
* Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
* Share of tips (tips vary by restaurant and are discretionary)
* Free shift meals from our menu and 50% off outside work
* Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including paid parental leave
* Opportunity to try new menus first
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
* Wagamama parties and VIP events
* Recognition as a nationwide 'Wok Star'
Additional benefits include pension, holiday, training, cycle-to-work, discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.
Be You, Be Wagamama
Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.
*Tips are entirely at guests' discretion, vary by restaurant, and are not guaranteed wages.
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