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Senior Sous Chef - Diversity Embracing Environment (Hiring Immediately), Crawley, West Sussex
Client: Wagamama
Location: Crawley, West Sussex, 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. With over 165 restaurants, we focus on appreciating personality over perfection — we call it be you, be wagamama. 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 delivering excellent results.
What you |
* Focus on creating a positive environment where your team feels cared for and valued, celebrating successes and nurturing talent.
* Ensure an excellent guest experience, with dishes prepared to high standards, either personally or through your team.
* Maintain impeccable food, health, and safety standards, and understand kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
* Build a coaching culture within your team, working with your Head Chef on recruitment and development.
* Be a proactive problem solver, able to make quick decisions on your feet.
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 a caring approach, ensuring your team feels supported.
* Proven experience in maintaining high standards of food safety, health, and safety.
* Financial understanding of kitchen operations, including GP and stock management.
* Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
* Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team.
* Commitment to fostering an inclusive and respectful environment.
* Problem-solving skills with the ability to think quickly.
Benefits |
* 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, discretionary)
* Free food on shift and 50% off outside work
* Industry-leading family-friendly policies
* Early access to new menus
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
* Wagamama parties and VIP events
* Recognition programs like 'Wok Star'
Additional benefits include pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle schemes, 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 discretionary, not considered wages or guaranteed.
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