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08.05.2025
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Job Description:
Senior Sous Chef | Full Time
At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity, emphasizing personality over perfection. With over 165 restaurants, we are seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join our team and contribute to our mission to nourish both body and 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 the ongoing coaching and development of your team to achieve their best, while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.
What You Will Do:
* Create a positive environment where your team feels cared for and valued, celebrating successes and nurturing talent.
* Ensure an exceptional guest experience by maintaining high standards in dish preparation and team skills.
* Maintain spotless food, health, and safety standards, and understand the financial aspects of the kitchen, including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
* Build a coaching culture within your team through effective recruitment and ongoing development.
* Problem-solve proactively, making quick and effective decisions.
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 with a caring and considerate approach.
* Solid experience in maintaining food, health, safety standards, and understanding kitchen financials.
* Ability to manage labour costs and adapt to changing demands.
* Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team.
* Commitment to creating an inclusive and respectful environment.
* Problem-solving skills with the ability to think on your feet.
Benefits:
* Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually
* Access to up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
* Tips share
* Free shift food from our menu + 50% discount outside work
* Family-friendly policies including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
* Opportunity to experience new menus first
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
* Wagamama parties with VIP guests
* National recognition through our Wok Star programme
Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle-to-work scheme, 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 and are at guest discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.
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