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senior sous chef - Nurturing and Inclusive Work Culture (Hiring Immediately), reading
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Client:
wagamama
Location:
reading, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Views:
4
Posted:
12.05.2025
Expiry Date:
26.06.2025
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Job Description:
senior sous chef | full time
At Wagamama, we celebrate differences and value personality over perfection — we call it be you, be wagamama. With over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a senior sous chef to join our team and help us 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 excel while driving restaurant performance and achieving excellent results.
If you |
* Focus on creating a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes. Prioritize nurturing and developing talent within your team, role modeling a coaching culture within management.
* Are dedicated to ensuring an excellent guest experience, with every dish prepared to exceptional standards, either through your efforts or by equipping your team with necessary skills and mindset.
* Have experience in maintaining spotless food, health, and safety standards, and understanding the financial aspects of a kitchen, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, proactively spotting opportunities.
* Are committed to building a coaching culture, working with your head chef on recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
* Are a forward-thinking problem solver, capable of quick decision-making and thinking on your feet.
What we look for |
* Experience leading a kitchen team as a head chef or senior sous chef, driving performance through positive behaviors in a fast-paced environment.
* Strong communication skills, with genuine conversations that ensure your team feels heard and supported.
* Experience in maintaining high standards of food, health, safety, and financial management, including GP and stock control.
* Ability to manage labor costs effectively, reacting to changing demands.
* Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team to thrive and grow in their roles.
* Passion for creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and belongs.
* A forward-thinking problem solver, able to make quick decisions.
Wok’s in it for you |
* Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually.
* Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream.
* Share of tips, with 100% going to the team (tips vary by restaurant and are guest discretionary).
* Free food on shift from our menu, with 50% off outside work to treat friends and family.
* Industry-leading family-friendly policy: 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents.
* First to try our new menus.
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift.
* Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year.
* Nationwide recognition as a wok star through our 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.
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