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Head Culinary Development Chef (Hiring Immediately), Preston, Lancashire
Client: Wagamama
Location: Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views:
3
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 are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join our team as part of our mission to nourish 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 coaching and developing your team to excel, while driving restaurant performance and delivering exceptional results.
If you |
* Focus on creating a caring and supportive environment, nurturing talent, and role-modeling a coaching culture.
* Are committed to delivering excellent guest experiences, ensuring dishes meet high standards and your team is equipped with necessary skills and mindset.
* Ensure food, health, and safety standards are maintained, and understand financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
* Build a coaching culture within your team, working with your Head Chef on recruitment and development, fostering growth.
* Are a proactive problem solver, capable of quick decision-making.
What we look for |
* Experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
* Strong communication skills, with genuine conversations that make your team feel supported.
* Experience maintaining high standards of food, health, safety, and financial management.
* Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
* Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams to thrive.
* Commitment to creating an inclusive, respectful environment.
* A forward-thinking problem solver.
Wok’s in it for you |
* Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 per year.
* Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream.
* Share of tips (tips are discretionary and vary by restaurant).
* Free food on shift, 50% off outside work.
* Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including paid leave for expectant or adopting parents.
* Early access to new menus.
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided.
* Wagamama parties and VIP events.
* Recognition through our national programme as a Wok Star.
Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle-to-work scheme, discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.
Be you, be Wagamama
Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.
*Tips are at guests' discretion, vary by restaurant, and are not considered wages or guaranteed.
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