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Senior Sous Chef - Restaurant Growth Champion (Hiring Immediately), Slough
Client: wagamama
Location: Slough, 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:
Designate Senior Sous Chef | Birmingham West | Full Time
At Wagamama, we celebrate differences 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 continuous coaching and development of your team to achieve their best, while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.
What You Will Do
* Foster a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes and nurturing talent.
* Ensure an exceptional guest experience by maintaining high standards in food preparation and team skills.
* Maintain high standards of food safety, health, and safety, and understand financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
* Build a coaching culture within your team, working with your Head Chef on recruitment and ongoing 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 the ability to have considerate and supportive conversations.
* Proven ability to maintain high standards of food safety and hygiene.
* Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit and stock control.
* Experience managing labor costs and adapting to changing demands.
* Leadership qualities that inspire and engage the team.
* Passion for creating an inclusive and respectful environment.
* Ability to think on your feet and solve problems proactively.
Benefits
* Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually.
* Access to up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream.
* Tips sharing.
* Free shift meals from our menu, with 50% off outside work.
* Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including paid leave for expectant or adopting parents.
* Opportunity to experience new menus first.
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided.
* Wagamama parties and VIP guest events.
* Recognition as a nationwide Wok Star.
Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday entitlement, 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.
*100% of tips go to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant and are at guests' discretion; they are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.
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