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08.05.2025
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Job Description:
Senior Sous Chef | Full Time
At Wagamama, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate individuality and diversity. We value personality over perfection—be yourself, be Wagamama. We are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join us on our journey to nourish both body and 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 their best, while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.
What We Look For:
* A leader who creates a caring and supportive environment, celebrates successes, and nurtures talent within the team.
* Dedicated to providing an exceptional guest experience, ensuring every dish meets high standards.
* Experienced in maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards, with a good understanding of kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
* Committed to building a coaching culture, working with the Head Chef to recruit and develop the team.
* A proactive problem solver who can think quickly and make sound decisions.
Qualifications:
* Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced environment.
* Strong communication skills with a caring approach.
* Proven experience in maintaining food safety standards and managing kitchen finances.
* Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
* Leadership qualities that inspire and engage the team.
* Passion for creating an inclusive, respectful, and supportive work environment.
* Ability to think on your feet and solve problems efficiently.
Benefits:
* Share of tips (tips are at guests' discretion and vary by restaurant).
* Free food during shifts from our menu, with 50% off outside work to share with friends and family.
* Opportunity to be among the first to try new menus.
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided for each shift.
* Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year.
* Access to up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream.
* Additional benefits such as pension, training, cycle-to-work scheme, gym discounts, and long service awards.
Additional Information:
If successful, you will attend a 7-week training program in the UK, with all travel and accommodation expenses covered.
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