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12.05.2025
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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 and contribute to our mission 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 achieving excellent results.
Responsibilities include |
* Creating a positive environment where your team feels cared for and valued, celebrating successes, and nurturing talent.
* Ensuring an exceptional guest experience by maintaining high standards in dish preparation and team development.
* Maintaining spotless food, health, and safety standards; understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
* Building a coaching culture within your team, working closely with the Head Chef on recruitment and ongoing development.
* Being a proactive problem solver, making quick decisions when necessary.
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 with a caring and considerate approach.
* Proven experience in maintaining high standards of food safety, health, and safety.
* 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 your team, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and belongs.
* Forward-thinking problem-solving skills.
Benefits |
* Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually.
* Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with wagestream.
* Share of tips (tips go directly to the team, vary by restaurant, and are at guest discretion).
* Free food on shift and 50% discount outside of work.
* Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents.
* First access to new menus, dry-cleaned chef whites, and exclusive wagamama events.
* Recognition programs and nationwide visibility as a wok star.
Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday entitlement, training, cycle-to-work scheme, retail and leisure 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. Tips vary by restaurant and are at guest discretion; they are not considered wages or guaranteed.
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