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10.05.2025
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Job Description:
senior sous chef | full time
We are celebrating diversity and individuality at wagamama, with over 165 restaurants. We are seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join our team and contribute to our mission to nourish from bowl to 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 of your team, 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, nurturing talent, and role modeling a coaching culture.
* Ensuring an exceptional guest experience by maintaining high standards in dish preparation and team skills.
* Maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
* Building a coaching culture, recruiting, developing, and fostering growth within your team.
* Being a proactive problem solver, making quick and effective decisions.
What we look for |
* Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef, with a focus on performance and positive behavior in a fast-paced environment.
* Strong communication skills, with the ability to have considerate and supportive conversations.
* Proven experience in maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene.
* 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 and grow.
* Commitment to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace.
* Problem-solving skills with quick decision-making capabilities.
Benefits |
* Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually
* Access to up to 30% of earnings before payday via wagestream
* Tips sharing
* Free shift meals from our menu, with 50% off outside work to share with friends and family
* Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including paid maternity/paternity leave
* Early access to new menus
* Free chef whites for shifts
* Wagamama parties and VIP events
* National recognition as a wok star
Additional benefits include pension, holiday, training, cycle schemes, discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.
Be you, be wagamama
Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.
*Tips are 100% for the team; amounts vary by restaurant. Tips are discretionary and not considered wages or guaranteed.
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