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senior sous chef - Inclusive and nurturing team culture (Hiring Immediately), Lincoln
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Client:
wagamama
Location:
Lincoln, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Views:
2
Posted:
08.05.2025
Expiry Date:
22.06.2025
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Job Description:
Senior Sous Chef | Full-time
At Wagamama, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate diversity and individuality. We value personality over perfection—it's all about being you, being wagamama. We are seeking 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 to excel, while driving restaurant performance and delivering outstanding results.
Responsibilities include:
* Creating a caring and supportive environment, celebrating successes, and nurturing talent within your team, role modeling a coaching culture.
* Ensuring an excellent guest experience by maintaining high standards in dish preparation and equipping your team with necessary skills and mindset.
* Maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial performance including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs, and proactively spotting opportunities.
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 genuine care, ensuring your team feels heard and supported.
* Experience in maintaining high standards in food, health, safety, and financial management including GP and stock control.
* Ability to manage labour costs and adapt to changing demands.
* Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team, fostering inclusivity and respect.
* Problem-solving skills with the ability to make quick decisions.
What’s in it for you |
* Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually
* Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
* Share of tips (tips are discretionary and vary by restaurant)
* Free food on shift and 50% off outside work
* Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
* Opportunity to try new menus first
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided for each shift
* Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
* Recognition programs like '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 Disability Confident.
*100% of tips go to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant, are discretionary, and are not guaranteed wages.
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