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senior sous chef (Hiring Immediately), kingston upon hull, east yorkshire
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Client:
wagamama
Location:
kingston upon hull, east yorkshire, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Posted:
08.05.2025
Expiry Date:
22.06.2025
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Job Description:
senior sous chef | full time
Three decades of celebrating individuality, we don’t conform; we celebrate difference. Appreciating personality over perfection – we call it be you, be wagamama. With over 165 restaurants, we are seeking a senior sous chef to join us on our journey to nourish from bowl to soul.
The role |
As a senior sous chef, you’ll be an inspiring leader, creating a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support continuous coaching and development of your team to reach their potential while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.
What we look for |
* Focus on creating a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes. Prioritize nurturing and developing talent, role modeling a coaching culture within management.
* Dedication to ensuring an excellent guest experience, with every dish prepared to high standards, whether by your efforts or your team’s skills and mindset.
* 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.
* Focus on building a coaching culture, working with your head chef to recruit and develop your team, fostering personal and professional growth.
* A proactive problem solver, capable of quick thinking and decision-making.
Additional qualifications |
* Experience leading a kitchen team as a head chef or senior sous chef, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
* Strong communication skills, with the ability to have meaningful conversations and support your team.
* Proven experience in maintaining high standards in food, health, safety, and financial management.
* Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
* Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team to thrive.
* Commitment to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.
* Solution-oriented mindset, capable of quick and effective decision-making.
Benefits |
* Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 per year
* Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
* Tips sharing
* Free shift meals from our menu plus 50% off outside work to share with friends and family
* Family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
* Early access to new menus
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
* Wagamama parties with VIP guests
* National recognition as a wok star
Additional benefits include pension, holiday, training, cycle-to-work, discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.
Be you, be Wagamama
Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.
*100% tips go to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant, are at guests’ discretion, and are not considered wages or guaranteed.
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