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Senior Sous Chef - Restaurant Growth Champion (Hiring Immediately), Preston, Lancashire
Client: Wagamama
Location: Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views:
2
Posted:
08.05.2025
Expiry Date:
22.06.2025
Job Description:
Designate Senior Sous Chef | Birmingham West | Full time
At Wagamama, we celebrate difference and value personality over perfection. With over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join us on our journey to nourish from bowl to soul.
The role:
As a Senior Sous Chef, you will be an inspirational leader, creating 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 excellent results.
What you will do:
* Create a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes, and fostering a coaching culture.
* Ensure an excellent guest experience by maintaining high standards in dish preparation and team skills.
* Maintain impeccable food, health, and safety standards; understand financial metrics like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
* Build a coaching culture, working with the Head Chef on recruitment and development to foster personal and professional growth.
* Be a proactive problem solver, capable of quick decision-making.
What we look for:
* Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced environment.
* Strong communication skills with a caring approach, ensuring team support and understanding.
* Experience maintaining high standards in food, health, safety, and financial management.
* Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
* Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams.
* Commitment to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.
* Problem-solving skills with quick thinking ability.
Benefits:
* Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually
* Access up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream
* Share of tips (100% goes to team, variable by restaurant)
* Free food on shift and 50% discount outside work
* Family-friendly policy with 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
* Opportunity to experience new menus first
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
* Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
* National recognition as a Wok Star
Additional benefits include pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle-to-work scheme, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.
Be you, be Wagamama
Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.
*Tips are at guests' discretion, vary by restaurant, and are not guaranteed wages.
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