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Senior Sous Chef - Be you, be Wagamama: Celebrate your individuality in a non-conformist work culture (Hiring Immediately), Liverpool
Client: Wagamama
Location: Liverpool, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views: 2
Posted: 08.05.2025
Expiry Date: 22.06.2025
Job Description:
Senior Sous Chef | Full Time
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 excel while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.
What You Bring
* A focus on creating a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes. Prioritizing nurturing and developing talent within your team, role modeling a coaching culture within the management team.
* Dedication to ensuring an excellent guest experience, with every dish prepared to exceptional standards, either through your efforts or by empowering your team with the necessary skills and mindset.
* Experience in maintaining high standards of food, health, and safety, and understanding the financial aspects of a kitchen, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, proactively spotting opportunities.
* Commitment to building a coaching culture, working with your Head Chef to recruit and develop a strong team, fostering personal and professional growth.
* A forward-thinking problem solver, quick to make decisions and adapt to changing circumstances.
What We Look For
* An experienced Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef leading a kitchen team, driving performance in a fast-paced, complex environment.
* A strong communicator who engages in genuine conversations, ensuring your team feels supported and heard.
* Proven experience in maintaining high standards of food safety and health standards.
* Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit and stock control.
* Experience managing labor costs and reacting to changing demands.
* An inspiring leader who motivates their team to thrive and grow.
* An advocate for inclusivity, creating a respectful and belonging environment.
* A proactive problem solver, able to think on your feet.
What’s In It For You
* Share of tips
* Free food on shift from our menu, plus 50% off outside of work for friends and family
* First access to our new menus
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
* Wagamama parties with VIP guests
* Access up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream
Additional benefits include pension scheme, training, cycle-to-work scheme, discounted gym memberships, and long service awards.
Be you, be Wagamama.
Note: If successful, you will need to attend a 7-week training in the UK, with all travel and accommodation expenses covered.
*Tips are 100% for our teams. Variations depend on individual restaurant guest tips, which are discretionary and not guaranteed or considered wages.
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