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Client:
wagamama
Location:
Newport, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Views:
7
Posted:
10.05.2025
Expiry Date:
24.06.2025
Job Description:
Senior Sous Chef | Full Time
At Wagamama, we celebrate difference and value personality over perfection—it's all about being you, being Wagamama. With over 165 restaurants, we are seeking 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 achieve excellence while driving restaurant performance and delivering outstanding results.
Key Responsibilities:
* Create a caring and supportive environment, celebrating successes and nurturing talent within your team, role-modeling a coaching culture.
* Ensure an exceptional guest experience by maintaining high standards in food preparation and equipping your team with necessary skills and mindset.
* Maintain spotless food, health, and safety standards; understand financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labour costs, and identify opportunities for improvement.
* Build a strong, motivated team through effective recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
* Be a proactive problem solver, making quick, informed 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 behavior.
* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to have considerate and supportive conversations.
* Proven ability to uphold high standards in food, health, safety, and financial management.
* Strong leadership qualities that inspire and engage the team, promoting an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.
* Ability to adapt to changing demands and make quick, effective decisions.
What’s In It For You:
* Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually
* Access up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream
* Tips share
* Free shift meals from our menu and 50% off outside of 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
* National recognition through our 'Wok Star' program
Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holidays, training, cycle-to-work schemes, retail and leisure 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 at guests' discretion; they are not guaranteed wages.
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