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senior sous chef - Inclusive Leadership Culture (Hiring Immediately), preston, lancashire
Client:
wagamama
Location:
preston, lancashire, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views:
4
Posted:
08.05.2025
Expiry Date:
22.06.2025
Job Description:
Senior Sous Chef | Full-time
At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. With over 165 restaurants, we prioritize personality over perfection—it's all about being you, be wagamama. We are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join our team and contribute to nourishing both body and 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 continuous coaching and development, driving restaurant performance, and achieving excellent results.
What You Will Do:
* Create a caring and supportive environment, celebrating successes and nurturing talent within your team, role modeling a coaching culture.
* Ensure an exceptional guest experience by maintaining high standards in food preparation and equipping your team with necessary skills and mindset.
* Maintain spotless food, health, and safety standards, and understand financial aspects such as gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, proactively spotting opportunities.
* Build a coaching culture, working with your head chef on recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
* Be a forward-thinking problem solver, capable of quick decision-making.
What We Look For:
* Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
* Strong communication skills, with genuine conversations that ensure your team feels supported.
* Experience maintaining high standards in food, safety, and health standards.
* Understanding of financial performance, including gross profit and stock management.
* Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
* Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams to thrive in their roles and careers.
* Passion for creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.
* Problem-solving skills with the ability to think on your feet.
Benefits:
* Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually
* Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
* Share of tips (tips are guest discretionary and vary by restaurant)
* Free food on shift and 50% off outside work
* Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including paid parental leave
* Early access to new menus
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
* Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
* National recognition program as a "Wok Star"
Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle-to-work scheme, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.
Be You, Be Wagamama
Wagamama proudly participates in the Disability Confident scheme.
*100% of tips go to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant and are at guest discretion. Tips are not considered wages nor guaranteed.
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