Job Description
Senior Sous Chef | Full Time
Be part of our exciting new opening!
Celebrating 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 continuous journey to nourish us all 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 in coaching and developing your team to be the best they can be, whilst driving your restaurant’s performance and delivering excellent results.
What We Look For |
* A Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef with experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance through positive behaviour and actions in a fast-paced and complex environment.
* A strong communicator who has real conversations with consideration and care, ensuring your team feel heard and supported.
* Experience in ensuring your kitchen’s food, health, and safety standards are maintained to the highest standards.
* Understanding of the financial performance of a kitchen, including gross profit and stock control.
* Experience in managing labour costs, reacting to changing demands where necessary.
* An individual who leads to inspire and engage their team to nourish and flourish in their roles and careers.
* Passionate about creating an inclusive environment where your team feel respected and that they belong.
* A forward-thinking problem solver, able to think on your feet and make quick decisions.
Wok’s in It for You |
* Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 a year bonus opportunity.
* Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with Wagestream.
* Share of the tips (note: tips are left solely at guests' discretion, vary by restaurant, and are not guaranteed wages).
* Free food on shift – anything from our menu! Plus 50% outside of work to treat your friends and family.
* An industry-leading family-friendly policy (expectant persons or those adopting a child will receive 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay).
* Be the first to experience our brand-new menus.
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift.
* Wagamama parties throughout the year with VIP guests.
* Be known nationwide as a Wok Star – our national recognition programme.
In addition, we offer pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle-to-work schemes, retail and leisure discounts, discounted gym memberships, and long service awards.
Be You, Be Wagamama
Wagamama is proudly part of Disability Confident.
*100% of tips go to our teams. Actual tips vary by restaurant. Tips are left solely at guests' discretion and are not considered wages nor guaranteed.
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