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08.05.2025
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Senior Sous Chef | Full Time
At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and personality over perfection. With over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join us on our journey to nourish both body and 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 continuous coaching and development of your team to excel while driving restaurant performance and delivering exceptional results.
What You Need To Do |
* Create a caring and supportive environment, celebrating successes, nurturing talent, and role-modeling a coaching culture.
* Ensure an excellent guest experience by maintaining high standards in dish preparation and team skills.
* Maintain impeccable food, health, and safety standards, understand financial metrics like gross profit, stock control, and labour costs, and proactively identify opportunities for improvement.
* Build a coaching culture within your team, working with the Head Chef on recruitment and development, fostering growth.
* Be a proactive problem solver, able to think quickly and make informed decisions.
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 the ability to have thoughtful and supportive conversations.
* Proven experience maintaining high standards in food, health, safety, and financial management.
* Ability to manage labour costs and adapt to changing demands.
* Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams, fostering an inclusive and respectful environment.
* Problem-solving skills with the ability to think on your feet.
What’s In It For You |
* Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually
* Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
* Tips sharing
* Free on-shift food from our menu and 50% discount outside of work
* Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including paid leave for expectant or adopting parents
* Opportunity to try new menus first
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
* Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
* Recognition as a nationwide '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 vary by restaurant, are discretionary, and are not considered wages.
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