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Senior Sous Chef (Hiring Immediately), Leeds, West Yorkshire
Client: Wagamama
Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views: 4
Posted: 08.05.2025
Expiry Date: 22.06.2025
Job Description:
Senior Sous Chef | Full Time
At Wagamama, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate individuality and diversity. We value personality over perfection—be you, be Wagamama. We are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join us and contribute to our mission to nourish from bowl to soul.
The Role:
As a Senior Sous Chef, you will be an inspirational leader, fostering a positive environment for your team and guests. Your role involves coaching, developing your team, and driving restaurant performance to achieve excellent results.
What You Need To Do:
* Create a caring and supportive environment, celebrating successes and nurturing talent, role-modeling a coaching culture.
* Ensure an outstanding guest experience by maintaining high standards in dish preparation and team development.
* Maintain impeccable food, health, and safety standards; understand financial aspects such as gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
* Build a coaching culture, working with the Head Chef on recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
* Be a proactive problem solver, making quick and effective 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, capable of meaningful conversations that support and support your team.
* Proven ability to maintain high standards in food safety, health, and safety.
* Financial acumen regarding kitchen performance, including gross profit and stock control.
* Experience managing labor costs and adapting to changing demands.
* Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams to excel and grow.
* Commitment to creating an inclusive and respectful environment.
* Forward-thinking and adaptable problem-solving skills.
Benefits:
* Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually
* Access up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream
* Tip sharing
* Free shift meals from our menu and 50% discount outside of work
* Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including paid parental leave
* Early access to new menus
* Chef whites provided
* Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
* Recognition as a nationwide Wok Star
Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle-to-work, discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.
Be You, Be Wagamama
Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.
*Tips are entirely at guest discretion, vary by restaurant, and are not guaranteed wages.
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