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senior sous chef - celebrate individuality and creativity in culinary leadership (Hiring Immediately), stoke-on-trent
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Client:
wagamama
Location:
stoke-on-trent, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Views:
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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 individuality and creativity in culinary leadership. With over 165 restaurants, we are seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join our team and help us nourish from bowl to soul.
The role:
As a Senior Sous Chef, you will be an inspirational leader, creating a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support continuous coaching and development of your team, driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.
What you need to do:
* Create a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes, and nurturing talent.
* Ensure an excellent guest experience by maintaining high standards in food preparation and team skills.
* Maintain spotless food, health, and safety standards, and understand the financial performance including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
* Build a coaching culture within your team, working closely with the Head Chef on recruitment and development.
* Be a proactive problem solver, able to make quick decisions.
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 a caring approach.
* Experience in food, health, safety standards, and financial management of a kitchen.
* Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
* Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams.
* Commitment to creating an inclusive and respectful environment.
* Problem-solving skills and quick decision-making ability.
Benefits:
* Bonus scheme up to £3,000/year
* Access up to 30% of earnings via wagestream
* Tips share
* Free food on shift and 50% off outside work
* Industry-leading family-friendly policies
* First access to new menus
* Dry-cleaned chef whites
* Wagamama parties with VIP guests
* Recognition programs
Additional benefits include pension, holiday, training, discounts, and awards.
Be you, be wagamama
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*Tips are at guests' discretion, vary by restaurant, and are not guaranteed wages.
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