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Inspirational Culinary Lead (Hiring Immediately), Chelmsford
Client: Wagamama
Location: Chelmsford
Job Category: Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Views:
4
Posted:
12.05.2025
Expiry Date:
26.06.2025
Job Description:
Senior Sous Chef | Full Time
At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. 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 inspiring leader, creating a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support in coaching and developing your team to excel while driving restaurant performance and achieving excellent results.
What you |
* Focus on creating a caring, listening environment, celebrating successes, and nurturing talent within your team, role modeling a coaching culture.
* Ensure an exceptional guest experience by maintaining high standards in dish preparation and equipping your team with necessary skills and mindset.
* Maintain spotless food, health, and safety standards; understand financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively spot opportunities.
* Build a coaching culture, working with your Head Chef to recruit and develop your team, fostering personal and professional growth.
* Be a forward-thinking problem solver, capable of quick decision-making.
What we look for |
* Experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance through positive actions in a fast-paced environment.
* Strong communication skills, with genuine conversations that ensure your team feels supported.
* Proven ability to uphold food, health, safety standards, and manage financial performance including GP and stock control.
* Experience managing labor costs and adapting to changing demands.
* Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team to thrive.
* A commitment to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and belongs.
* A proactive problem solver, able to think on your feet.
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 vary by restaurant, are guest discretionary, and not guaranteed)
* Free food on shift (any menu item) and 50% off outside work to share with friends and family
* Industry-leading family-friendly policy: 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
* Early access to new menus
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift
* Wagamama parties with VIP guests
* Recognition as a nationwide Wok Star through our program
Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle-to-work schemes, discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.
Be you, be Wagamama
Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.
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