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Inspirational Culinary Leader (Hiring Immediately), Stevenage
Client: Wagamama
Location: Stevenage
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views: 3
Posted: 08.05.2025
Expiry Date: 22.06.2025
Job Description:
Senior Sous Chef | Full Time
Be part of our exciting new opening!
Celebrating over three decades of acting differently, we don’t conform; we celebrate diversity. Appreciating personality over perfection – we call it be you, be Wagamama. 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’ll 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 We Look For
* Focus on creating a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes. Prioritise nurturing and developing talent, role modelling a coaching culture.
* Dedicated to ensuring an excellent guest experience, ensuring every dish meets high standards through your efforts or by empowering your team.
* Experience in maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial performance including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs, and proactively spotting opportunities.
* Committed to fostering personal and professional growth within your team, working with your head chef on recruitment and development.
* A forward-thinking problem solver, able to think on your feet and make quick decisions.
Additional Qualifications
* Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
* Strong communication skills, able to have considerate and caring conversations, ensuring your team feels supported.
* Experience maintaining high standards in food, health, safety, and financial management including GP and stock control.
* Ability to manage labour costs effectively and adapt to changing demands.
* Leadership qualities that inspire and engage the team, fostering a respectful and inclusive environment.
* Passionate about creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and belongs.
What’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 go entirely to the team, at guest discretion)
* Free food on shift from our menu, with 50% off outside work to treat friends and family
* Industry-leading family-friendly policy (26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents)
* First access to our new menus
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
* Wagamama parties with VIP guests
* Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our national programme
We also offer pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle-to-work, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.
Be You, Be Wagamama
Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.
*Tips are 100% for the team; amounts vary by restaurant. Tips are discretionary and not considered wages or guaranteed.
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