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senior sous chef - celebrate individuality and creativity in culinary leadership (Hiring Immediately), newport
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Client:
wagamama
Location:
newport, 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
We celebrate individuality and creativity in culinary leadership. With over 165 restaurants, we value personality over perfection — we call it be you, be wagamama. We are looking for 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 inspirational leader, creating a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support in coaching and developing your team to excel while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.
What you |
* Focus on creating a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes. Prioritize nurturing and developing talent within your team, 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; understand the financial performance of the kitchen, including 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 make quick decisions and think on your feet.
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 communicator who engages in real, considerate conversations, ensuring your team feels supported.
* Proven experience in maintaining food, health, safety standards, and understanding kitchen financials like GP and stock control.
* Ability to manage labor costs and react to changing demands effectively.
* Leadership qualities that inspire and engage the team, fostering a respectful and inclusive environment.
* Forward-thinking problem solver with quick decision-making skills.
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 go directly to teams, vary by restaurant, at guests' discretion)
* Free food on shift from our menu, 50% off outside work
* Industry-leading family policy: 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting employees
* First to try new menus
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
* Wagamama parties with VIP guests
* National recognition as a wok star
Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle-to-work, retail and 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 vary by restaurant and are at guests' discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.
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