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senior sous chef - Inclusive and nurturing team culture (Hiring Immediately), stoke-on-trent
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Client:
wagamama
Location:
stoke-on-trent, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Views:
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Posted:
08.05.2025
Expiry Date:
22.06.2025
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Job Description:
Senior Sous Chef | Full-time
At Wagamama, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate differences and value personality over perfection — we call it be you, be wagamama. We are seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join us on our journey to nourish both body and 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 to help your team excel while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.
What You Will Do:
* Create a positive, caring environment where your team feels valued and supported, celebrating successes and nurturing talent.
* Ensure an exceptional guest experience by maintaining high standards in dish preparation and team skill development.
* Maintain spotless food, health, and safety standards; understand financial metrics like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively identify opportunities for improvement.
* Build a coaching culture within your team, working closely with your head chef on recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
* Think quickly and solve problems proactively in a fast-paced environment.
What We Look For:
* Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef, driving performance through positive leadership.
* Strong communication skills, capable of having meaningful conversations that support and support your team.
* Proven ability to uphold high standards in food safety and hygiene.
* Understanding of financial performance metrics such as gross profit and stock management.
* Experience managing labor costs and adapting to changing demands.
* Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams, promoting inclusion and respect.
* A proactive problem solver with the ability to make quick decisions.
Benefits:
* Up to £3,000 annual bonus scheme
* Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
* Sharing tips
* Free shift food from our menu and 50% off outside work
* 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
* Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
* Recognition as a nationwide Wok Star
Additional benefits include pension, holiday, training, cycle schemes, discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.
Be You, Be Wagamama
Wagamama is proudly part of Disability Confident.
*Tips are 100% for our teams; they vary by restaurant, are guest discretionary, and are not guaranteed wages.
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