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Head Sous Chef of New Openings (Hiring Immediately), Ipswich
Client: wagamama
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Job Category: Other
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EU work permit required: Yes
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Posted:
12.05.2025
Expiry Date:
26.06.2025
Job Description:
Senior Sous Chef | Full-time
Be part of our exciting new opening!
At Wagamama, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate individuality and diversity. 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 both body and soul.
The role:
As a Senior Sous Chef, you will be an inspiring 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 excellent results.
Responsibilities include:
* Creating a caring and supportive environment, celebrating successes, and nurturing talent within your team.
* Ensuring an exceptional guest experience by maintaining high standards in dish preparation and team skills.
* Maintaining spotless food, health, and safety standards, and understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
* Building a coaching culture, working with your Head Chef to recruit and develop your team, fostering personal and professional growth.
* Being a proactive problem solver, capable of making quick decisions on your feet.
What we look for:
* Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef, with a track record of performance in fast-paced, complex environments.
* Strong communication skills, with the ability to have meaningful conversations and support your team.
* Experience maintaining high standards in food safety and health standards.
* Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit and stock control.
* Ability to manage labour costs and adapt to changing demands.
* Inspiring leadership qualities that motivate your team to thrive and develop their careers.
* Passion for creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.
* A forward-thinking problem solver, able to make quick, effective decisions.
What’s in it for you:
* Bonus scheme — up to £3,000 annually.
* Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream.
* Tips share.
* Free food on shift from our menu, plus 50% off outside work for friends and family.
* Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay plus 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents.
* Early access to our new menus.
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift.
* Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year.
* Recognition as a nationwide "Wok Star" through our national program.
Additional benefits include pension scheme, 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.
*100% of tips go to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant and are left at guests' discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.
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