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Senior Sous Chef - Celebrate Individuality and Creativity in Culinary Leadership (Hiring Immediately), Bournemouth
Client: Wagamama
Location: Bournemouth, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views: 3
Posted: 08.05.2025
Expiry Date: 22.06.2025
Job Description:
Senior Sous Chef | Full Time
At Wagamama, we celebrate difference and appreciate 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 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 of your team to help them excel, while driving restaurant performance and delivering outstanding results.
What You Bring:
* Ability to create a positive environment where your team feels cared for and valued, celebrating successes and nurturing talent.
* Dedication to providing an excellent guest experience, ensuring every dish meets high standards, either through your efforts or by empowering your team.
* Experience in maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards, and understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
* Commitment to building a coaching culture, working with your head chef to recruit and develop a strong team.
* Problem-solving skills with the ability to think quickly and make decisions on the spot.
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, capable of engaging in meaningful conversations with your team.
* Proven ability to uphold food, health, and safety standards.
* Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit and stock management.
* Experience managing labor costs and adapting to changing demands.
* Leadership qualities that inspire and motivate your team to grow professionally and personally.
* Passion for fostering an inclusive, respectful environment where everyone feels they belong.
* Ability to think proactively and make quick, effective decisions.
What’s In It for You:
* Bonus scheme — up to £3,000 annually
* Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with Wagestream
* Tips sharing
* Free meals during shifts (anything from our menu) and 50% off outside work for friends and family
* Industry-leading family-friendly policies (26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents)
* Opportunity to try our new menus first
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided for every shift
* Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
* National recognition as a "Wok Star" through our program
Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday leave, training, cycle-to-work schemes, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.
Be You, Be Wagamama
Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.
*All tips go directly to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant and are at guests' discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.
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