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senior sous chef (Hiring Immediately), slough
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Client:
wagamama
Location:
slough, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Views:
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Posted:
08.05.2025
Expiry Date:
22.06.2025
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Job Description:
senior sous chef | full time
three decades of acting different, we don’t conform; we celebrate difference. appreciating personality over perfection – we call it be you, be wagamama. With over 165 restaurants, 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’ll 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 delivering excellent results.
What you |
* Focus on creating a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes. Prioritize nurturing and developing talent, role modeling a coaching culture within management.
* Ensure an excellent guest experience by maintaining high standards in dish preparation and equipping your team with necessary skills and mindset.
* Maintain spotless food, health, and safety standards; understand financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs; proactively spot opportunities as a head or senior sous chef.
* Build a coaching culture within your team, working with the head chef on recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
* Be a forward-thinking problem solver, able to make quick decisions on your feet.
What we look for |
* Experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance through positive behavior in a fast-paced environment.
* Strong communicator who engages with consideration and care, ensuring your team feels supported.
* Proven experience maintaining high standards in food, health, and safety.
* Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit and stock control.
* Experience managing labor costs and adapting to changing demands.
* Ability to inspire and engage your team, fostering growth and inclusion.
* A forward-thinking problem solver capable of quick decision-making.
Wok’s in it for you |
* Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually
* Access up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream
* Share of tips
* Free food on shift and 50% off outside work
* Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including paid leave for expectant or adopting parents
* Opportunity to try new menus first
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
* Wagamama parties with VIP guests
* Recognition as a nationwide 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 the Disability Confident scheme.
*Tips are 100% for the team; amounts vary and are at guests’ discretion, not guaranteed or considered wages.
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