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senior sous chef - Exciting new restaurant opening (Hiring Immediately), Ipswich
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Client:
wagamama
Location:
Ipswich
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Views:
3
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 difference for over three decades, we don’t conform; we embrace individuality. 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 will be an inspirational leader, creating 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.
If you |
* Focus on creating a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes. Prioritize nurturing and developing talent, role-modeling a coaching culture within management.
* Are dedicated to ensuring an excellent guest experience, with every dish prepared to high standards, whether by your efforts or your team’s skills and mindset.
* Are experienced in 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, working with your head chef on recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
* Are a forward-thinking problem solver, capable of quick decision-making.
What we look for |
* An experienced head chef or senior sous chef leading a kitchen team, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
* A strong communicator who engages with consideration and support, ensuring your team feels heard.
* Experience in maintaining high standards for food, health, safety, and financial performance, including GP and stock control.
* Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
* An inspiring leader who fosters a respectful and inclusive environment.
* A proactive problem solver, quick thinker.
Wok’s in it for you |
* Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually
* Access up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream
* Share of tips
* Free shift meals from our menu, with 50% off outside work
* Industry-leading family-friendly policy (26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents)
* First access to new menus
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
* Wagamama parties with VIP guests
* National recognition as a 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 proudly part of Disability Confident.
*100% of tips go to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant, are at guests’ discretion, and are not guaranteed wages.
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