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Restaurant Performance Chef (Hiring Immediately), Maidstone
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Client:
wagamama
Location:
Maidstone, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Posted:
08.05.2025
Expiry Date:
22.06.2025
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Job Description:
Senior Sous Chef | Full Time
Be part of our exciting new opening!
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 exceptional results.
If you |
* Focus on creating a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes. Prioritize nurturing and developing talent within your team, role-modeling a coaching culture within management.
* Are dedicated to ensuring an excellent guest experience, ensuring every dish meets high standards through your efforts or by empowering your team with necessary skills and mindset.
* Have experience maintaining spotless food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively spotting opportunities.
* Are focused on building a coaching culture within your team, working with your head chef on recruitment and ongoing development, and fostering personal and professional growth.
* Are a forward-thinking problem solver, able to think quickly and make decisions on the spot.
What we look for |
* An experienced head chef or senior sous chef leading a kitchen team, driving performance through positive behaviors in a fast-paced, complex environment.
* A strong communicator who engages in genuine conversations, ensuring your team feels supported and heard.
* Proven experience maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards.
* Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit and stock management.
* Experience managing labor costs and reacting to changing demands effectively.
* A leader who inspires and engages their team to flourish in their roles and careers.
* Passionate about creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and they belong.
* A proactive problem solver, quick on your feet.
Wok’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
* Free food on shift – anything from our menu! Plus 50% outside of work for friends and family
* Industry-leading family-friendly policy (26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting persons)
* Early access to new menus
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift
* Wagamama parties throughout the year with VIP guests
* Nationwide recognition as a Wok Star – our national recognition program
Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holidays, training, cycle-to-work schemes, 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 and are discretionary, not considered wages nor guaranteed.
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