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Senior Sous Chef (Hiring Immediately), Newport
Client: Wagamama
Location: Newport, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Views:
5
Posted:
10.05.2025
Expiry Date:
24.06.2025
Job Description:
Senior Sous Chef | Full Time
At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. With over 165 restaurants, we focus on personality over perfection — we call it "be you, be Wagamama." We are seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join us on our journey to nourish from bowl to soul.
The role:
As a Senior Sous Chef, you will 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.
Responsibilities include:
* Creating a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes, and nurturing talent.
* Ensuring an excellent guest experience by maintaining high standards in dish preparation and team development.
* Maintaining spotless food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial metrics like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
* Building a coaching culture within your team, working with the Head Chef on recruitment and ongoing development, and fostering professional growth.
* Being a proactive problem solver, making quick decisions, and thinking on your feet.
What we look for:
* Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced environment.
* Strong communication skills, capable of having considerate and supportive conversations.
* Experience ensuring food safety and hygiene standards.
* Knowledge of financial performance, including gross profit and stock control.
* Ability to manage labor costs and react to changing demands.
* Leadership qualities that inspire and engage team members.
* Commitment to creating an inclusive, respectful environment.
* Problem-solving skills and adaptability.
Benefits:
* Bonus scheme — up to £3,000 annually.
* Access up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream.
* Share of tips (tips go directly to team members).
* Free food on shift and 50% discount outside of work.
* Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including paid parental leave.
* Early access to new menus.
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided.
* Wagamama parties and VIP events.
* Recognition programs like "Wok Star."
Additional benefits include pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle-to-work schemes, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.
Be you, be Wagamama
Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.
*100% of tips go to our teams. Tips are discretionary and vary by restaurant. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.
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