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senior sous chef - Inclusive Company Culture (Hiring Immediately), reading
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Client:
wagamama
Location:
reading, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Views:
4
Posted:
12.05.2025
Expiry Date:
26.06.2025
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Job Description:
senior sous chef | full time
At Wagamama, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate individuality and diversity. We value personality over perfection — we call it be you, be wagamama. 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, fostering a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support continuous coaching and development of your team to excel, while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.
What you |
* Focus on creating a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes, nurturing talent, and role-modeling a coaching culture within management.
* Are committed to delivering an exceptional guest experience, ensuring every dish meets high standards, either through your efforts or by empowering your team.
* Ensure food, health, and safety standards are maintained, understand financial performance including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs, and proactively identify opportunities.
* Build a coaching culture, working with the head chef on recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
* Are a forward-thinking problem solver, capable of quick decision-making.
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 conversations that make your team feel supported.
* Experience maintaining high standards in food, health, safety, and financial management including GP and stock control.
* Ability to manage labour costs and adapt to changing demands.
* Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team to thrive in their roles and careers.
* Passion for creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.
* Problem-solving skills with the ability to think on your feet.
What’s in it for you |
* Bonus scheme — up to £3,000 annually.
* Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream.
* Share of tips.
* Free on-shift food from our menu and 50% off outside work.
* Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents.
* Early access to new menus.
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift.
* Wagamama parties and VIP guest events throughout the year.
* Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our national recognition program.
Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle-to-work, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.
Be you, be Wagamama
Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.
*Note: 100% of tips go to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant and are at guests' discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.
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