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Head Sous Chef (Hiring Immediately), Coventry
Client: wagamama
Location: Coventry, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views:
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Posted:
08.05.2025
Expiry Date:
22.06.2025
Job Description:
Senior Sous Chef | Full Time
Wagamama, with over 165 restaurants, is looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join our team. We celebrate individuality and value personality over perfection, embracing diversity and promoting a culture of be yourself, be wagamama.
The role |
As a Senior Sous Chef, you will be an inspirational leader, fostering a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support in coaching and developing your team to excel, while driving restaurant performance and achieving excellent results.
Key responsibilities include:
* Creating a positive, caring environment that celebrates success and nurtures talent.
* Ensuring an exceptional guest experience by maintaining high standards in dish preparation and team skill development.
* Maintaining spotless food, health, and safety standards; understanding financial aspects such as gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
* Building a coaching culture, recruiting, and supporting ongoing team development.
* Being a proactive problem solver, making quick decisions when necessary.
What we look for |
* Experience leading a kitchen team, with a focus on performance and positive behaviour in a fast-paced environment.
* Strong communication skills, with a caring approach that ensures your team feels supported.
* Experience maintaining high standards in food safety and health standards.
* Financial acumen in managing kitchen costs, GP, and stock control.
* Ability to manage labour costs and adapt to changing demands.
* Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams, fostering inclusivity and respect.
* Problem-solving skills with the ability to think quickly and effectively.
Wagamama offers |
* Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually
* Access to earnings before payday via Wagestream
* Share of tips (tips are guest discretionary and vary by restaurant)
* Free food on shift and 50% off outside of work
* Industry-leading family-friendly policies
* First access to new menus
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
* Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
* Recognition programs like 'Wok Star'
Additional benefits include pension scheme, 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.
*Tips are entirely at guests' discretion, vary by restaurant, and are not guaranteed wages.
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