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Inspirational Culinary Leader (Hiring Immediately), Chester
Client: Wagamama
Location: Chester, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views:
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Posted:
08.05.2025
Expiry Date:
22.06.2025
Job Description:
Senior Sous Chef | Full Time
Be part of our exciting new opening!
Celebrating over three decades of acting differently, we don’t conform — we celebrate difference. 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’ll be an inspirational leader, creating a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support continuous coaching and development of your team to be the best they can be while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.
What we look for:
* Focus on creating a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes. Prioritize nurturing and developing talent, role-modeling a coaching culture within management.
* Ensure an excellent guest experience, with every dish prepared to high standards, whether through your efforts or by empowering your team.
* Maintain spotless food, health, and safety standards; understand financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and spot opportunities proactively.
* Build a coaching culture within your team, working with your Head Chef on recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
* Be a forward-thinking problem solver, able to think on your feet and make quick decisions.
What we offer:
* Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 a year
* Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
* Share of tips (100% goes to teams, varies by restaurant, tips are guest discretionary and not guaranteed)
* Free food on shift, 50% off outside work
* Industry-leading family-friendly policy: 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
* First to try new menus
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
* Wagamama parties with VIP guests
* Nationwide recognition as a wok star
Additional benefits include pension, 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.
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