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Senior Sous Chef - Celebrate Individuality and Creativity in Culinary Leadership (Hiring Immediately), Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire
Client: Wagamama
Location: Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire, 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
At Wagamama, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate difference and appreciate 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 will 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 achieving excellent results.
What You Bring
* Focus on creating a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes and nurturing talent.
* Dedication to ensuring an excellent guest experience, with dishes prepared to high standards and equipped your team with necessary skills and mindset.
* Experience in maintaining spotless food, health, and safety standards, and understanding financial performance including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
* Ability to build a coaching culture, working with your head chef on recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
* A forward-thinking problem solver capable of quick decision-making.
What We Look For
* Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced environment.
* Strong communication skills, with consideration and support for your team.
* Experience in maintaining high standards of food, health, safety, and financial performance.
* Ability to manage labor costs and react to changing demands.
* Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team.
* Passion for creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and belonging.
* Problem-solving skills with quick thinking ability.
What’s In It for You
* Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually
* Access earnings before payday via Wagestream
* Tips share
* Free food on shift and 50% off outside work
* Industry-leading family-friendly policies
* Early access to new menus
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
* Wagamama parties and VIP events
* National recognition as a Wok Star
Additional benefits include pension, holiday, training, cycle scheme, discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.
Be You, Be Wagamama
Wagamama is proudly part of Disability Confident.
*Tips are 100% for our teams; they vary by restaurant and are at guests' discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.
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