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Lead Culinary Innovator (Hiring Immediately), Dartford
Client: Wagamama
Location: Dartford, 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, we celebrate individuality and diversity. With over 165 restaurants, we are seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join our team and help us 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 continuous coaching and development, drive restaurant performance, and ensure excellent results.
What You Bring:
* Ability to create a caring, listening environment, nurturing talent and role-modeling a coaching culture.
* Dedication to delivering exceptional guest experiences and maintaining high standards in food preparation.
* Experience in ensuring food, health, safety standards, and understanding financial performance including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
* Commitment to building a strong, developing team and fostering personal and professional growth.
* Problem-solving skills with the ability to make quick decisions.
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 a caring approach.
* Proven experience in maintaining high standards and managing financial aspects of a kitchen.
* Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
* Leadership qualities that inspire and engage the team.
* Commitment to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and belongs.
* Problem-solving skills with quick decision-making abilities.
Benefits:
* Bonus scheme – up to £3,000/year
* Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
* Share of tips (100% goes to teams, varies by restaurant)
* Free food on shift and 50% off outside of work
* Industry-leading family-friendly policies
* First to try new menus
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
* Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
* National recognition programme as a wok star
Additional benefits include pension scheme, 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, vary by restaurant, and are not guaranteed wages.
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