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senior sous chef - Nurturing and Inclusive Work Culture (Hiring Immediately), slough
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Client:
wagamama
Location:
slough, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Views:
4
Posted:
12.05.2025
Expiry Date:
26.06.2025
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Job Description:
senior sous chef | full time
Three decades of acting differently, we don’t conform, we celebrate difference. 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 continuous coaching and development of your team to excel while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.
If you |
* Focus on creating a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes. Prioritize nurturing and developing talent within your team, role-modeling a coaching culture within management.
* Are dedicated to ensuring an excellent guest experience, ensuring every dish meets high standards, either through your efforts or by empowering your team.
* Are experienced in maintaining spotless food, health, and safety standards, understanding the financial performance including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively identifying opportunities.
* Are focused on building a coaching culture, working with your head chef to recruit and develop your team, fostering personal and professional growth.
* Are a forward-thinking problem solver, able to think quickly and make decisions on the spot.
What we look for |
* A head chef or senior sous chef with experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance through positive actions in a fast-paced environment.
* A strong communicator who engages in genuine conversations, ensuring your team feels supported and valued.
* Experienced in maintaining high standards of food, health, and safety.
* Knowledgeable about kitchen financials, including gross profit and stock control.
* Capable of managing labor costs effectively, adapting to changing demands.
* Someone who leads by inspiring and engaging their team for growth and success.
* Passionate about creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and they belong.
* A forward-thinking problem solver, able to make quick decisions.
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 (note: tips go directly to the team, vary by restaurant, and are at guest discretion).
* Free food on shift from our menu and 50% outside work to share with friends and family.
* Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents.
* Opportunity to experience new menus first.
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift.
* Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year.
* Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our national program.
Additional benefits include pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle-to-work schemes, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.
Be you, be Wagamama
Wagamama is proudly part of Disability Confident.
*Tips are at guest discretion, vary by restaurant, and are not considered wages or guaranteed.
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