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Senior Sous Chef - Be you, be Wagamama: Celebrate your individuality in a non-conformist work culture (Hiring Immediately), Chester
Client: Wagamama
Location: Chester, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views: 4
Posted: 08.05.2025
Expiry Date: 22.06.2025
Job Description:
Senior Sous Chef | Full Time
At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and non-conformity. 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 will be an inspirational leader, creating 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:
* Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced environment.
* Strong communication skills, capable of having considerate and caring conversations.
* Proven experience in maintaining high standards of food, health, and safety.
* Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
* Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
* Leadership qualities that inspire and engage the team, fostering personal and professional growth.
* Problem-solving skills with the ability to think quickly and make decisions.
Wagamama's benefits:
* Share of tips
* Free shift meals from our menu and 50% off outside work to share with friends and family
* Opportunity to experience new menus first
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
* Wagamama parties with VIP guests
* Access to up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream
Additional benefits include pension scheme, training, cycle to work, gym discounts, and long service awards.
Be you, be Wagamama
If successful in the interview, you will attend a 7-week training in the UK, with all travel and accommodation expenses covered.
Note: 100% of tips go to the team; tips are discretionary and not guaranteed as wages.
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