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Designate Senior Sous Chef - Inclusive Leadership Culture (Hiring Immediately), Wakefield
Client: Wagamama
Location: Wakefield, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views: 4
Posted: 08.05.2025
Expiry Date: 22.06.2025
Job Description:
Designate Senior Sous Chef | Birmingham West | Full Time
At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity, with over 165 restaurants nationwide. We are seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join us on our journey to nourish both body and 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 to help your team excel, while driving restaurant performance and delivering outstanding results.
Key Responsibilities
* Create a caring and supportive environment, celebrating successes and nurturing talent within your team.
* Ensure an excellent guest experience by maintaining high standards in food preparation and safety.
* Manage kitchen standards, including health and safety, and understand financial metrics like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
* Build a coaching culture within your team, working closely with the Head Chef on recruitment and development.
* Be a proactive problem solver, making quick and effective decisions.
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.
* Experience maintaining high standards in food safety and health standards.
* Understanding of financial performance, including GP and stock control.
* Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
* Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams.
* 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 to up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream.
* Share of tips (note: tips are discretionary and vary by restaurant).
* Free food on shift and 50% discount outside work.
* Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including paid parental leave.
* Opportunity to experience new menus first.
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided.
* Annual Wagamama parties with VIP guests.
* National recognition as a Wok Star.
Additional benefits include pension schemes, holiday entitlement, training, cycle-to-work schemes, discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.
Be You, Be Wagamama
Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.
*Tips are distributed at guest discretion, vary by restaurant, and are not considered wages.
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