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senior sous chef - celebrate individuality and creativity in culinary leadership (Hiring Immediately), dartford
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Client:
wagamama
Location:
dartford, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Views:
3
Posted:
08.05.2025
Expiry Date:
22.06.2025
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Job Description:
senior sous chef | full time
three decades of acting differently, we don’t conform, we celebrate difference. appreciating personality over perfection – we call it be you, be wagamama. with over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a senior sous chef to join us on our journey to nourish us all from bowl, to soul
the role |
as a senior sous chef you’ll be an inspirational leader, creating a positive environment for your team + guests. you will support in coaching + developing your team to excel while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.
if you |
* focus on creating a positive environment where your team feel cared for + listened to, celebrating successes. prioritize nurturing + developing talent within your team, role modeling a coaching culture within the management team
* are dedicated to ensuring an excellent guest experience, ensuring every dish is prepared to high standards either through your effort or by empowering your team with necessary skills and mindset
* are experienced in maintaining spotless food, health, and safety standards, and understand the financial performance of a kitchen including gross profit, stock control + labour costs, spotting opportunities and proactively managing them
* are focused on building a coaching culture within your team, working with your head chef to build a strong team from recruitment + ongoing development. committed to fostering personal + professional growth within your team
* a forward-thinking problem solver, able to think on your feet and make quick decisions
what we look for |
* a head chef or senior sous chef with experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance through positive behavior + actions in a fast-paced + complex environment
* a strong communicator that has genuine conversations with consideration + care, ensuring your team feel heard + supported
* experienced in maintaining spotless food, health, and safety standards
* experienced in understanding the financial performance of a kitchen including gross profit and stock control
* experienced in managing labour costs, reacting to changing demands where necessary
* an individual who leads to inspire and engage their team to nourish + flourish in their roles and careers
* passionate about creating an inclusive environment where your team feel respected + that they belong
* a forward-thinking problem solver, able to think on your feet and make quick decisions
wok’s in it for you |
* bonus scheme – up to £3,000 a year bonus opportunity
* access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with wagestream
* share of tips (note: tips go entirely to the team; actual tips vary by restaurant and are at guests' discretion)
* free food on shift – anything from our menu! plus 50% outside of work to treat your friends + family
* industry-leading family-friendly policy (26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting persons)
* be the first to experience our new menus
* dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
* wagamama parties throughout the year with VIP guests
* be recognized nationwide as a wok star – our national recognition programme
we also offer pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle to work scheme, retail + leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.
be you be wagamama
wagamama is proudly part of disability confident.
*100% of tips go to our teams. tips are at guests' discretion and are not guaranteed wages or considered as part of salary.
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