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senior sous chef - Emphasis on Personal Growth and Team Development (Hiring Immediately), chesterfield
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Client:
wagamama
Location:
chesterfield, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Views:
4
Posted:
08.05.2025
Expiry Date:
22.06.2025
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Job Description:
Senior Sous Chef | Full-time
At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity, emphasizing personality over perfection — we call it be you, be wagamama. With over 165 restaurants, we are seeking 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 inspiring leader, fostering a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support continuous coaching and development to help your team excel, while driving restaurant performance and achieving excellent results.
Key responsibilities include |
* Creating a caring and supportive environment, celebrating successes, nurturing talent, and role modeling a coaching culture.
* Ensuring an exceptional guest experience by maintaining high standards in dish preparation and team skills development.
* Maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards; understanding financial aspects such as gross profit, stock control, and labor costs; proactively spotting opportunities for improvement.
* Building a coaching culture within your team, working closely with the Head Chef on recruitment and ongoing development, and fostering personal and professional growth.
* Being a proactive problem solver, capable of quick decision-making in a fast-paced environment.
What we look for |
* Experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance through positive leadership in a dynamic environment.
* Strong communication skills, with the ability to have meaningful conversations that support and support your team.
* Proven ability to uphold food, health, and safety standards.
* Financial acumen related to kitchen operations, including GP and stock control.
* Experience managing labor costs and adapting to changing demands.
* Aspiring to inspire and engage your team, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.
* A forward-thinking problem solver with quick decision-making skills.
What’s in it for you |
* Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually
* Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
* Tips share
* Free shift food from our menu, plus 50% off outside work to treat friends and family
* Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
* Early access to new menus
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift
* Wagamama parties with VIP guests
* National recognition through our Wok Star 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 the Disability Confident scheme.
*100% of tips go to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant, are at guests' discretion, and are not considered wages or guaranteed.
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