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12.05.2025
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Senior Sous Chef | Full Time
At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity, with over 165 restaurants. We are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join us on our journey to nourish both the 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 in coaching and developing your team to excel, while driving restaurant performance and delivering outstanding results.
What you |
* Focus on creating a caring and supportive environment, celebrating successes, and nurturing talent within your team.
* Ensure an excellent guest experience by maintaining high standards in food preparation and team skills.
* Maintain spotless food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
* Build a coaching culture, working with your Head Chef on recruitment and 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, with a focus on performance and positive behavior in a fast-paced environment.
* Strong communication skills, ensuring your team feels heard and supported.
* Experience maintaining high standards in food, health, and safety.
* Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit and stock control.
* Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
* Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team.
* Passion for creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.
* A forward-thinking approach, capable of quick decision-making.
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 (tips go directly to the team, vary by restaurant)
* Free food on shift from our menu and 50% off outside work
* Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including paid parental leave
* First to try new menus
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
* Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
* National recognition program – be a Wok Star
We also offer pension schemes, holiday, 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 left at guests' discretion; they are not guaranteed wages.
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