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08.05.2025
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Senior Sous Chef | Full Time
At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity, 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 inspiring 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, fostering a coaching culture.
* Ensure an exceptional guest experience by maintaining high standards in dish preparation and team skills.
* Maintain spotless food, health, and safety standards, and understand kitchen financials like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
* Build a coaching culture, working with the Head Chef on recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
* Be a proactive problem solver, capable of quick thinking and decision-making.
What we look for |
* Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef, especially in fast-paced environments.
* Strong communication skills, with the ability to have considerate and supportive conversations.
* Proven experience in maintaining high standards in food safety, health, and safety.
* Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit and stock control.
* Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
* Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams to thrive.
* Commitment to creating an inclusive, respectful environment.
* Problem-solving skills with quick decision-making abilities.
Wok’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 (tips vary by restaurant and are at guest discretion).
* Free food during shifts and 50% off outside of 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 with VIP guests.
* Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our programme.
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 the Disability Confident scheme.
*All tips go directly to our teams; amounts vary by restaurant. Tips are at guest discretion and are not guaranteed wages.
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