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08.05.2025
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Job Description:
Senior Sous Chef | Full Time
At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. With over 165 restaurants, we are seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join our team as part of our mission to nourish from bowl to 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 of your team to achieve excellence, while driving restaurant performance and delivering outstanding results.
We are looking for someone who:
* Creates a caring and supportive environment, celebrating successes and nurturing talent, role modeling a coaching culture.
* Ensures an exceptional guest experience by maintaining high standards in dish preparation and team skills.
* Maintains impeccable food, health, and safety standards, and understands financial aspects such as gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
* Builds a coaching culture, working with the Head Chef on recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
* Is a proactive problem solver, capable of quick decision-making.
Ideal Candidate |
* Experienced Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef with leadership skills in a fast-paced environment.
* Excellent communicator who engages with the team with consideration and care.
* Proficient in maintaining food safety standards and managing kitchen finances.
* Experienced in managing labor costs and adapting to changing demands.
* Inspiring leader who motivates their team to flourish.
* Committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.
* A forward-thinker and quick decision-maker.
What We Offer |
* Share of tips
* Free food on shift from our menu, plus 50% off outside work to share with friends and family
* Early access to new menus
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift
* Wagamama parties with VIP guests
* Access to up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream
Additional benefits include pension scheme, training, cycle-to-work scheme, discounted gym memberships, and long service awards.
Be You, Be Wagamama
**Successful candidates will attend a 7-week training in the UK, with all travel and accommodation expenses covered.**
*Tips are at guests' discretion, vary by restaurant, and are not considered wages or guaranteed.
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