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08.05.2025
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Job Description:
senior sous chef | full time
At wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. We believe in appreciating personality over perfection — we call it be you, be wagamama. With over 165 restaurants, we are looking for 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 and coach your team to excel, while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.
Key responsibilities include:
* Creating a caring and supportive environment, celebrating successes, nurturing talent, and role-modeling a coaching culture.
* Ensuring an exceptional guest experience by maintaining high standards in dish preparation and team skill development.
* Maintaining spotless food, health, and safety standards, and understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
* Building and developing a strong team through recruitment and ongoing training, fostering personal and professional growth.
* Being a proactive problem solver, capable of quick thinking and decision-making.
What we look for:
* Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment, driving performance positively.
* Strong communication skills, with a caring approach to team interactions.
* Proven experience in maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene.
* Financial acumen in managing kitchen costs and performance.
* Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams, fostering inclusivity and respect.
* Problem-solving skills with the ability to adapt quickly.
What’s in it for you:
* Bonus scheme — up to £3,000 annually
* Access to up to 30% of earnings before payday via wagestream
* Tips sharing
* Free on-shift food and 50% discount outside work
* Industry-leading family-friendly policies
* Early access to new menus
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
* Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
* Recognition as a nationwide wok star
Additionally, we offer pension schemes, 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 entirely at guests’ discretion and vary by restaurant. They are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.
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