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senior sous chef - Diverse and Inclusive Culture (Hiring Immediately), basingstoke
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wagamama
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Posted:
08.05.2025
Expiry Date:
22.06.2025
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Job Description:
senior sous chef | full time
At wagamama, we celebrate differences and value personality over perfection—it's all about being yourself. With over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join us on our journey to nourish both body and soul.
The role:
As a Senior Sous Chef, you will be an inspirational leader, fostering a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support continuous coaching and development of your team, drive restaurant performance, and ensure excellent results.
What you will do:
* Create a caring and supportive environment, celebrating successes and nurturing talent, role-modeling a coaching culture.
* Ensure an exceptional guest experience by maintaining high standards in food preparation and team skills.
* Maintain spotless food, health, and safety standards, and understand financial aspects such as gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
* Build a strong team through recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
* Think proactively and make quick, effective decisions as a problem solver.
What we look for:
* Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef, with a focus on performance and positive behavior in a fast-paced environment.
* Strong communication skills with a caring approach, ensuring team support and engagement.
* Proven experience in maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene.
* Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit and stock management.
* Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
* Leadership qualities that inspire and engage the team, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.
* Problem-solving skills and the ability to think on your feet.
Benefits:
* Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually.
* Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday via Wagestream.
* Share of tips (note: tips are guest discretion and not guaranteed).
* Free food on shift and 50% discount outside work.
* Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including paid parental leave.
* First access to new menus.
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided.
* Wagamama parties and VIP guest events.
* Recognition programs like the nationwide '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.
*All tips go directly to our teams; actual tips vary by restaurant and are at guest discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.
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