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Senior Sous Chef - Restaurant Growth Champion (Hiring Immediately), Crawley, West Sussex
Client: Wagamama
Location: Crawley, West Sussex, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views:
6
Posted:
10.05.2025
Expiry Date:
24.06.2025
Job Description:
Designate Senior Sous Chef | Birmingham West | Full Time
At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. With over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join our team and contribute to 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, drive restaurant performance, and deliver excellent results.
What You Will Do:
* Create 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 dish preparation and team skills.
* Maintain spotless food, health, and safety standards, and understand the financial aspects of a kitchen, including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
* Build a coaching culture within your team, working with your Head Chef on recruitment and development, fostering personal and professional growth.
* Be a proactive problem solver, capable of quick decision-making.
What We Look For:
* Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef, with a focus on performance in a fast-paced environment.
* Strong communication skills, with the ability to have considerate and supportive conversations.
* Experience maintaining high standards in food safety and hygiene.
* Understanding of financial performance metrics like GP and stock control.
* Ability to manage labour costs and adapt to changing demands.
* Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams.
* Commitment to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.
* Forward-thinking problem-solving skills.
Benefits:
* Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually
* Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
* Share of tips (tips go directly to our teams)
* Free food on shift and 50% off outside of work
* Industry-leading family-friendly policies
* Opportunity to try new menus first
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
* Wagamama parties and VIP events
* Nationwide recognition as a Wok Star
Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle-to-work scheme, 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. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.
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