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senior sous chef - Inclusive Company Culture (Hiring Immediately), york
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12.05.2025
Expiry Date:
26.06.2025
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Job Description:
senior sous chef | full time
At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity, emphasizing personality over perfection — we call it be you, be wagamama. With over 165 restaurants, we are seeking 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 inspirational leader, fostering 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.
Responsibilities include:
* Creating a caring and supportive environment, celebrating successes, nurturing talent, and role modeling a coaching culture.
* Ensuring an outstanding guest experience by maintaining high standards in dish preparation and team skill development.
* Maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards; understanding financial metrics like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs; proactively spotting opportunities for improvement.
* Building and fostering a coaching culture, working with the Head Chef on recruitment and ongoing development, and supporting personal and professional growth within the team.
* Being a proactive problem solver, capable of quick decision-making in a fast-paced environment.
What we look for:
* Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a dynamic environment.
* Strong communication skills, capable of meaningful conversations that support and support team members.
* Proven experience in maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene.
* Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit and stock management.
* Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
* Leadership qualities that inspire and engage the team, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.
* Problem-solving skills with the ability to think on your feet and make quick decisions.
Benefits include:
* Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually
* Access to up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream
* Share of tips (tips go directly to team members)
* Free on-shift food from our menu and 50% off outside work
* Family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
* Early access to new menus
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
* Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
* Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our program
Additional benefits include pension schemes, holiday allowances, training programs, 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, vary by restaurant, and are not guaranteed wages. 100% of tips go to our teams.
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