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Inspirational Culinary Lead (Hiring Immediately), Doncaster
Client: Wagamama
Location: Doncaster, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views:
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Posted:
12.05.2025
Expiry Date:
26.06.2025
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 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, driving restaurant performance and delivering exceptional results.
What You Need To Do:
* Create a caring and supportive environment, celebrating successes and nurturing talent within your team.
* Ensure an excellent guest experience by maintaining high standards in food preparation and safety.
* Manage kitchen standards, including health and safety, and understand financial performance metrics such as gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
* Build a coaching culture, working closely with the Head Chef on recruitment and ongoing development.
* Be a proactive problem solver, capable of quick decision-making.
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 approach.
* Expertise in maintaining high food safety standards and managing financials.
* Ability to manage labour costs and adapt to changing demands.
* Leadership qualities that inspire and engage the team.
* Commitment to creating an inclusive and respectful environment.
* Problem-solving skills with agility and quick thinking.
Benefits:
* Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually
* Access up to 30% of earnings via Wagestream
* Share of tips (tips vary by restaurant; tips are guest discretionary and not guaranteed)
* Free food on shift and 50% off outside work
* Industry-leading family-friendly policies
* Opportunity to try new menus first
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
* Wagamama parties and VIP events
* National recognition as a Wok Star
Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday, 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 paid directly by guests; they are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.
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