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12.05.2025
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Job Description:
Senior Sous Chef | Full Time
At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. 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 achieve their best, while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.
What You Bring |
* Ability to foster a positive environment where your team feels cared for and valued, promoting a coaching culture.
* Dedication to delivering an exceptional guest experience, ensuring all dishes meet high standards.
* Experience in maintaining food, health, and safety standards, and understanding financial performance including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
* Commitment to personal and professional development within your team.
* Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make quick decisions.
What We Look For |
* Experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
* Excellent communication skills, ensuring your team feels supported and heard.
* Proven experience in maintaining safety standards and managing financial aspects of a kitchen.
* Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
* Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team.
* Commitment to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and belongs.
* Problem-solving skills with a proactive approach.
Benefits |
* Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually.
* Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream.
* Share of tips.
* Free food during shifts and 50% off outside of work.
* Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including paid leave for expectant or adopting parents.
* Opportunity to experience new menus first.
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided.
* Wagamama parties with VIP guests.
* Recognition as a nationwide 'Wok Star'.
Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle schemes, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.
Be You, Be Wagamama
Wagamama is proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme.
*Tips are 100% for our teams. Tips vary by restaurant and are at guests' discretion. They are not guaranteed wages and are not considered part of the salary.
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