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Head Sous Chef of New Openings (Hiring Immediately), Slough
Client:
wagamama
Location:
Slough, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Views:
4
Posted:
12.05.2025
Expiry Date:
26.06.2025
Job Description:
Senior Sous Chef | Full Time
Be part of our exciting new opening!
At Wagamama, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate difference and value 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'll be an inspirational leader, creating a positive environment for your team and guests. You'll support continuous coaching and development to help your team excel while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.
What you bring:
* 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.
* Dedication to ensuring an excellent guest experience, with every dish prepared to exceptional standards, either personally or through your team.
* Experience in maintaining high standards for food, health, and safety, understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively spotting opportunities.
* Commitment to building a coaching culture, working with your Head Chef on recruitment and ongoing development, fostering growth within your team.
* A forward-thinking problem solver, able to think on your feet and make quick decisions.
What we look for:
* Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
* Strong communication skills, with genuine conversations that ensure your team feels supported.
* Proven experience in maintaining high standards for food, health, safety, and financial performance.
* Ability to manage labor costs and react to changing demands.
* Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and belongs.
* Problem-solving skills, quick thinking, and decision-making abilities.
What’s in it for you:
* Bonus scheme — up to £3,000 per year.
* Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream.
* Share of tips (tips are discretionary and vary by restaurant).
* Free food on shift and 50% off outside work to treat friends and family.
* Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents.
* First access to new menus.
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift.
* Wagamama parties and VIP guest events.
* Recognition as a nationwide "Wok Star" through our program.
Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday allowance, 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 discretionary, and are not considered wages or guaranteed.
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