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senior sous chef (Hiring Immediately), worcester
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Client:
wagamama
Location:
worcester, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Posted:
10.05.2025
Expiry Date:
24.06.2025
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Job Description:
senior sous chef | full time
At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. We value personality over perfection — we call it be you, be wagamama. With over 165 restaurants, we are seeking 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, fostering 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 outstanding results.
Responsibilities include |
* Creating a caring and supportive environment, celebrating successes, nurturing talent, and role modeling a coaching culture within the management team.
* Ensuring an excellent guest experience by maintaining high standards in dish preparation and equipping your team with necessary skills and mindset.
* Maintaining spotless food, health, and safety standards; understanding financial aspects such as gross profit, stock control, and labor costs; identifying opportunities for improvement.
* Building a coaching culture, involved in recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth within your team.
* Being a proactive problem solver, making quick decisions, and thinking on your feet.
What we look for |
* Experience leading a kitchen team as a head chef or senior sous chef, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
* Strong communication skills with genuine conversations that make your team feel supported and heard.
* Proven experience in maintaining high standards of food safety, health, and safety standards.
* Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit and stock control.
* Ability to manage labor costs effectively and adapt to changing demands.
* Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team to grow and succeed.
* Passion for creating an inclusive, respectful environment where everyone belongs.
* A forward-thinking problem solver who can make quick, effective decisions.
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 and 50% off outside of work for friends and family
* Family-friendly policy offering 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
* Early access to new menus
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift
* Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
* Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our program
Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday allowances, training, cycle-to-work schemes, discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.
Be you, be Wagamama
Wagamama is proudly part of Disability Confident.
*100% of tips go to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant, are at guests' discretion, and are not guaranteed wages.
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