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08.05.2025
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Job Description:
Senior Sous Chef | Full Time
At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. With over 165 restaurants, we are seeking 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 inspiring leader, fostering a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support ongoing coaching and development of your team to achieve their best, while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.
We look for you if you |
* Focus on creating a caring and supportive environment, celebrating successes and nurturing talent, role modeling a coaching culture.
* Are dedicated to delivering an exceptional guest experience, ensuring each dish meets high standards and your team is equipped with the necessary skills and mindset.
* Maintain impeccable food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial aspects such as gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively spotting opportunities.
* Build a coaching culture within your team, working with your Head Chef on recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
* Are 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, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
* Strong communication skills, with genuine conversations that ensure your team feels heard and supported.
* Proven experience maintaining high food, health, and safety standards.
* Understanding of kitchen financials, including GP and stock control.
* Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
* Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams to thrive in their roles and careers.
* Passion for creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.
* A proactive problem solver, able to think on your feet.
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 (note: tips are discretionary and vary by restaurant).
* Free food on shift from our menu, plus 50% off outside work.
* Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents.
* First access to new menus.
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift.
* Wagamama parties and VIP guest events.
* Recognition as a nationwide Wok Star through our program.
Additional benefits include pension schemes, holidays, training, cycle-to-work schemes, 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 entirely at guest discretion and are not guaranteed or considered wages.
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