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Inspirational Culinary Leader (Hiring Immediately), Newport
Client:
wagamama
Location:
Newport, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Views:
3
Posted:
08.05.2025
Expiry Date:
22.06.2025
Job Description:
Senior Sous Chef | Full Time
Be part of our exciting new opening!
Celebrating difference for over three decades, we don’t conform; we celebrate 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.
If you |
* Focus on creating a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes, nurturing and developing talent, and role-modeling a coaching culture.
* Are dedicated to ensuring an excellent guest experience, with every dish prepared to high standards, either through your efforts or by empowering your team.
* Are experienced in maintaining spotless food, health, and safety standards, and understand the financial aspects of a kitchen, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
* Focus on building a coaching culture, working with your Head Chef on recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
* Are a forward-thinking problem solver, able to think quickly and make decisions on the spot.
What we look for |
* An experienced Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef leading a kitchen team, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
* A strong communicator who engages in genuine conversations, ensuring your team feels supported.
* Proven experience in maintaining high standards of food, health, safety, and financial management.
* Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
* A leader who inspires and engages their team to flourish.
* Passionate about creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and belongs.
* A proactive problem solver who can think on their feet.
What’s in it for you |
* Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually.
* Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream.
* Share of tips (tips vary by restaurant and are at guests’ discretion).
* Free food on shift from our menu, plus 50% outside work for friends and family.
* Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents.
* First to experience new menu offerings.
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided for every shift.
* Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year.
* Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our program.
Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday entitlement, training, cycle-to-work scheme, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.
Be you, be Wagamama
Wagamama is proudly part of Disability Confident.
*All tips go to our teams. Tips are at guests’ discretion, vary by restaurant, and are not considered wages or guaranteed by the company.
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