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Senior Sous Chef - Diversity Embracing Environment (Hiring Immediately), Wakefield
Client: Wagamama
Location: Wakefield, 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 | Glasgow Central Area | Full Time
At Wagamama, we celebrate diversity and individuality, emphasizing personality over perfection. With over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join our team and contribute to our mission to nourish from bowl to 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 achieving excellent results.
What You Will Do:
* Create a positive, caring environment where your team feels valued and supported, promoting success and nurturing talent.
* Ensure an outstanding guest experience by maintaining high standards in dish preparation and team skills.
* Maintain impeccable food, health, and safety standards; understand financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
* Build a coaching culture within your team, working closely with the Head Chef on recruitment and development, fostering growth.
* Think proactively to solve problems and make quick, 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, with the ability to have meaningful conversations and support your team.
* Proven expertise in maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene.
* Financial acumen regarding kitchen performance, including GP and stock control.
* Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
* Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team, fostering an inclusive and respectful environment.
* Problem-solving skills with the ability to think on your feet.
Benefits:
* Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually
* Access to up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream
* Tips sharing
* Free on-shift food from our menu, with 50% off outside work
* Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including paid parental leave
* Early access to new menus
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
* Wagamama parties and events
* Recognition programs such as 'Wok Star'
Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle-to-work scheme, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.
Be You, Be Wagamama
Wagamama is proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme.
*Tips are entirely at guests' discretion, vary by restaurant, and are not guaranteed wages.
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