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Senior Sous Chef - Inclusive and nurturing team culture (Hiring Immediately), Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire
Client: Wagamama
Location: Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views: 2
Posted: 08.05.2025
Expiry Date: 22.06.2025
Job Description:
Senior Sous Chef | Full-time
At Wagamama, we celebrate difference and appreciate 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 in coaching and developing your team to excel while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.
If you |
* Focus on creating a caring and listening environment for your team, celebrating successes, and nurturing talent.
* Are committed to ensuring an excellent guest experience, maintaining high standards in food preparation and safety.
* Understand kitchen financials, including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs, and proactively spot opportunities.
* Build a coaching culture within your team, working with your Head Chef on recruitment and development.
* Are a proactive problem solver, able to think quickly and make 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, capable of engaging with the team with consideration and care.
* Experience in maintaining high standards in food, health, and safety.
* Knowledge of kitchen financials, including GP and stock control.
* Ability to manage labour costs and adapt to changing demands.
* Leadership qualities that inspire and engage the team.
* Commitment to creating an inclusive and respectful environment.
* Problem-solving skills with the ability to think on your feet.
Wok’s in it for you |
* Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 a year bonus opportunity.
* Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream.
* Share of tips (tips go directly to the team, vary by restaurant, not guaranteed).
* Free food on shift from our menu, plus 50% off outside work to share with friends and family.
* Industry-leading family-friendly policy: 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents.
* Opportunity to experience our new menus first.
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift.
* Wagamama parties and VIP guest events throughout the year.
* Recognition as a nationwide 'Wok Star' through our program.
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 Disability Confident.
*Tips are 100% for the team; amounts vary by restaurant, left at guests' discretion, and are not guaranteed wages.
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