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08.05.2025
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Job Description:
Senior Sous Chef | 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 contribute to our mission to 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 coaching and developing your team to excel while driving restaurant performance and delivering exceptional results.
Responsibilities include |
* Creating a caring and supportive environment, celebrating successes, nurturing talent, and role modeling a coaching culture.
* Ensuring an excellent guest experience by maintaining high standards for food quality and safety, and equipping your team with necessary skills.
* Managing kitchen standards, including health and safety, financial performance, stock control, and labor costs.
* Building a strong, motivated team through recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
* Solving problems proactively and making quick, effective decisions.
What we look for |
* Experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
* Strong communication skills, with the ability to have meaningful conversations with your team.
* Proven ability to maintain high standards of food, health, and safety.
* Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit, stock, and labor management.
* Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team to succeed and grow.
* Commitment to creating an inclusive, respectful environment.
* Ability to think on your feet and solve problems quickly.
What’s in it for you |
* Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 per year.
* Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with wagestream.
* Tips share.
* Free food on shift, plus 50% off outside work for friends and family.
* Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including paid leave for expectant or adopting parents.
* Early access to new menus.
* Dry-cleaned chef whites for every shift.
* Wagamama parties and VIP guest events.
* Nationwide recognition as a wok star through our recognition program.
Additional benefits include pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle-to-work, discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.
Be you, be wagamama
Wagamama is proudly part of Disability Confident.
*100% of tips go to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant and are discretionary; they are not considered wages or guaranteed.
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