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Head Sous Chef (Hiring Immediately), Maidstone
Client:
wagamama
Location:
Maidstone, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Views:
2
Posted:
08.05.2025
Expiry Date:
22.06.2025
Job Description:
Senior Sous Chef | Full Time
Wagamama, with over 165 restaurants, is looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join our team. We celebrate difference and appreciate personality over perfection — we call it be you, be wagamama. Our mission is 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 |
* Focus on creating a caring environment where your team feels valued and supported, celebrating successes and nurturing talent.
* Ensure an exceptional guest experience with dishes prepared to high standards, either through your efforts or by empowering your team.
* Maintain spotless food, health, and safety standards, and understand the financial aspects of the kitchen, including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
* Build a coaching culture within your team, working with the Head Chef on recruitment and development, fostering personal and professional growth.
* Be a proactive problem solver, making quick decisions on your feet.
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 of food safety, health, and safety.
* Knowledge of kitchen financials, including gross profit and stock control.
* Ability to manage labour costs and adapt to changing demands.
* Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team to flourish.
* Commitment to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and belongs.
* Forward-thinking and decisive problem-solving skills.
Benefits |
* Up to £3,000 annual bonus scheme
* Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
* Share of tips (tips vary by restaurant, left at guest's discretion, not guaranteed)
* Free food on shift and 50% off outside work for friends and family
* Industry-leading family-friendly policy (26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents)
* Early access to new menus
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
* Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
* Recognition as a nationwide Wok Star
Additional benefits include pension scheme, 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 Disability Confident.
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