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Senior Sous Chef - Restaurant Growth Champion (Hiring Immediately), Watford, Hertfordshire
Client: Wagamama
Location: Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views: 2
Posted: 08.05.2025
Expiry Date: 22.06.2025
Job Description:
Designate Senior Sous Chef | Birmingham West | Full Time
At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. With over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join our team and help us nourish both body and 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 in coaching and developing your team to excel, while driving restaurant performance and delivering outstanding results.
What You Will Do:
* Foster a positive environment where your team feels cared for and appreciated, celebrating successes and nurturing talent.
* Ensure an excellent guest experience by maintaining high standards in food preparation and team development.
* Maintain spotless food, health, and safety standards, and understand financial performance including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
* Build a coaching culture within your team, working with the Head Chef on recruitment and ongoing development.
* Be a proactive problem solver, able to make quick decisions and think on your feet.
What We Look For:
* Experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
* Strong communication skills with a caring approach.
* Experience maintaining high standards in food safety and hygiene.
* Understanding of financial aspects like gross profit and stock control.
* Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
* Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team.
* Commitment to creating an inclusive and respectful environment.
* Problem-solving skills with quick decision-making abilities.
What’s In It For You:
* Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually.
* Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream.
* Tips share.
* Free food on shift and 50% off outside work.
* Industry-leading family-friendly policies.
* Opportunity to try new menus first.
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided.
* Wagamama parties and VIP events.
* National recognition as a Wok Star.
Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holidays, training, cycle schemes, discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.
Be You, Be Wagamama
Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.
*100% of tips go to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant and are at guests' discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.
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