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Innovative Kitchen Manager (Hiring Immediately), Leeds, West Yorkshire
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Client:
Wagamama
Location:
Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Views:
4
Posted:
08.05.2025
Expiry Date:
22.06.2025
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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 us in our mission to nourish from bowl to soul.
The role:
As a Senior Sous Chef, you will be an inspiring leader, fostering a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support ongoing coaching and development, aiming to maximize restaurant performance and deliver exceptional results.
We are looking for someone who:
* Creates a caring and supportive environment, celebrating successes and nurturing talent, role-modeling a coaching culture.
* Ensures an excellent guest experience by maintaining high standards in dish preparation and team skill development.
* Maintains impeccable food, health, and safety standards; understands financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
* Builds a coaching culture within the team, working closely with the Head Chef on recruitment and development.
* Is a proactive problem solver, capable of quick decision-making.
Desired qualities:
* Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced environment.
* Strong communication skills, with an empathetic and supportive approach.
* Proven ability to uphold food, health, safety standards, and manage kitchen finances.
* Capability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
* Inspiring leadership that motivates the team to thrive.
* Passion for creating an inclusive and respectful work environment.
* Forward-thinking and adaptable problem-solving skills.
What we offer:
* Share of tips
* Free shift meals from our menu and 50% off outside work to share with friends and family
* Early access to new menus
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
* Wagamama parties with VIP guests
* Access to up to 30% of earnings via Wagestream
Additional benefits include pension schemes, training, cycle-to-work schemes, gym discounts, and long service awards.
Be you, be Wagamama
**Successful candidates will attend a 7-week training in the UK; all travel and accommodation expenses covered.**
*Tips are discretionary and vary by restaurant; they are not considered wages or guaranteed.
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