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Inspirational Culinary Lead (Hiring Immediately), Basildon
Client:
wagamama
Location:
Basildon, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Views:
4
Posted:
12.05.2025
Expiry Date:
26.06.2025
Job Description:
Senior Sous Chef | Full Time
At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity, with over 165 restaurants. We are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join our team and contribute to our mission to nourish from bowl to 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 ongoing coaching and development of your team, drive restaurant performance, and ensure excellent results.
If you |
* Focus on creating a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes, and nurturing talent.
* Are dedicated to ensuring an exceptional guest experience, with dishes prepared to high standards and your team equipped with necessary skills.
* Maintain spotless food, health, and safety standards, understand financial performance including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
* Build a coaching culture within your team, working with your head chef on recruitment and development, fostering personal and professional growth.
* Are a forward-thinking problem solver, able to 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, with genuine conversations that ensure your team feels supported.
* Experience maintaining high standards in food, health, safety, and financial management including GP and stock control.
* Ability to manage labour costs and adapt to changing demands.
* Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team to thrive.
* Passion for creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.
* Excellent problem-solving skills, able to think quickly and adapt.
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 the team, vary by restaurant).
* Free food on shift from our menu and 50% off outside work.
* Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents.
* Opportunity to experience new menus first.
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift.
* Wagamama parties with VIP guests.
* National recognition program as a Wok Star.
We also offer pension schemes, 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.
*Tips are at guest discretion and vary by restaurant. They are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.
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