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Head Culinary Development Chef (Hiring Immediately), Maidstone
Client: Wagamama
Location: Maidstone, 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 difference and value personality over perfection. 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 will be an inspirational leader, creating a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support coaching and developing your team to excel while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.
What We Look For:
* Experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
* Strong communication skills, with the ability to have caring and constructive conversations.
* Experience maintaining high standards of food, health, and safety.
* Understanding of financial performance, including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
* Ability to build a coaching culture, fostering personal and professional growth within the team.
* Problem-solving skills, quick thinking, and decision-making ability.
What’s in It for You:
* Bonus scheme – up to £3,000/year
* Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
* Share of tips (tips go directly to teams)
* Free food on shift and 50% off outside work
* Industry-leading family-friendly policy
* First access to new menus
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
* Wagamama parties and VIP events
* National recognition 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 the Disability Confident scheme.
*Tips are 100% distributed to teams, vary by restaurant, and are at guest discretion. Tips are not considered wages nor guaranteed.
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