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senior sous chef - Diverse and Inclusive Culture (Hiring Immediately), belfast
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Client:
wagamama
Location:
belfast, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Views:
4
Posted:
08.05.2025
Expiry Date:
22.06.2025
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Job Description:
senior sous chef | full time
At Wagamama, we celebrate diversity and individuality. With over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join our team and help us nourish both body and soul.
The role |
As a Senior Sous Chef, you will be an inspiring leader, fostering a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support continuous coaching and development of your team, drive restaurant performance, and ensure excellent results.
Responsibilities include |
* Creating a caring and supportive environment, celebrating successes, and nurturing talent within your team.
* Ensuring an exceptional guest experience by maintaining high standards in dish preparation and team skills.
* Maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards, and understanding financial metrics like gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
* Building a coaching culture, working with your head chef on recruitment and development, and fostering personal and professional growth.
* Being 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.
* Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging with your team with care and consideration.
* Strong knowledge of food safety, health standards, and financial management including GP and stock control.
* Ability to manage labour costs and adapt to changing demands.
* Inspirational leadership qualities and a passion for creating an inclusive, respectful environment.
* A forward-thinking approach to problem-solving.
What’s in it for you |
* Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually.
* Access up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream.
* Tips share.
* Free shift food from our menu and 50% off outside work.
* Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including extended paid leave for expectant or adopting parents.
* Opportunity to experience new menus first.
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift.
* Wagamama parties and VIP guest events.
* Recognition as a nationwide 'Wok Star'.
Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle-to-work, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.
Be you, be Wagamama
Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.
*100% tips go to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant and are left at guests' discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.
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