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Senior Sous Chef - Emphasis on Personal Growth and Team Development (Hiring Immediately), Dartford
Client:
Wagamama
Location:
Dartford, 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
Wagamama, with over 165 restaurants, is looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join us on our journey to nourish from bowl to soul. We celebrate difference and appreciate personality over perfection — be you, be Wagamama.
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 excel while driving restaurant performance and delivering exceptional results.
What you |
* Focus on creating a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes, nurturing, and developing talent, role-modeling a coaching culture.
* Ensure an excellent guest experience by maintaining high standards in dish preparation and equipping your team with necessary skills and mindset.
* Maintain spotless food, health, and safety standards, and understand financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
* Build a coaching culture within your team, working with your head chef on recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
* Be a forward-thinking problem solver, able to think on your feet and make quick decisions.
What we look for |
* Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
* Strong communication skills, capable of having considerate and supportive conversations.
* Proven experience in maintaining high standards in food, health, safety, and financial performance.
* Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
* Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams to grow and succeed.
* Passion for creating an inclusive environment where team members feel respected and valued.
* Problem-solving skills, quick thinking, and decisiveness.
Wok’s in it for you |
* Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually.
* Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream.
* Share of tips (tips vary by restaurant, at guest discretion, not guaranteed).
* Free food on shift and 50% off outside of work.
* Industry-leading family-friendly policy: 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents.
* Opportunity to experience new menus first.
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift.
* Wagamama parties and VIP guest events throughout the year.
* Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our program.
Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle-to-work scheme, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.
Be you, be Wagamama
Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.
*Tips are at guest discretion and vary by restaurant; they are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.
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