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Lead kitchen innovator (hiring immediately)

Coventry
JR United Kingdom
€10,000 - €40,000 a year
Posted: 11 May
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Job Title: Senior Sous Chef | Glasgow Central Area | Full Time

Company: Wagamama

Location: Coventry, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU Work Permit Required: Yes


Job Details

Wagamama, with over 165 restaurants, is looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join our team on our journey to nourish from bowl to soul. We celebrate difference, appreciate personality over perfection, and foster a positive, inclusive environment.


Role Responsibilities

* Lead and inspire your team, creating a positive environment for staff and guests.
* Support continuous coaching and development to help your team excel.
* Drive restaurant performance and deliver exceptional results.
* Ensure food, health, and safety standards are maintained at the highest level.
* Understand and manage kitchen financials, including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
* Build a coaching culture, focusing on recruitment and ongoing development.
* Be a proactive problem solver, making quick, effective decisions.


Candidate Requirements

* Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
* Strong communication skills, capable of engaging with the team with consideration and care.
* Proven ability to maintain high standards in food safety, health, and safety.
* Knowledge of kitchen financials, including GP and stock control.
* Experience managing labour costs and adapting to changing demands.
* Leadership qualities that inspire and engage the team.
* Commitment to creating an inclusive, respectful environment.
* Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to think on your feet.


Benefits

* Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually.
* Access up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream.
* Share of tips (tips are discretionary and vary by restaurant).
* Free food on shift and 50% off outside work.
* Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including paid parental leave.
* Opportunity to experience new menus first.
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift.
* Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year.
* Recognition as a nationwide 'Wok Star'.

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 the Disability Confident scheme.

*All tips go directly to our teams. Tips are discretionary, vary by restaurant, and are not considered wages.

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