senior sous chef (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Derby; On-site; GBP 2,000 - 3,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative and vibrant restaurant group as a Senior Sous Chef, where you will lead a passionate kitchen team in delivering exceptional dining experiences. This role offers the opportunity to foster a supportive environment, uphold the highest food safety standards, and inspire your team to excel. With a commitment to individuality and diversity, this company values each team member and provides industry-leading benefits, including a bonus scheme and family-friendly policies. If you are passionate about culinary excellence and creating a positive workplace, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Access to earnings before payday

Share of tips

Free on-shift food

50% off food outside work

Paid parental leave

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

National recognition as a Wok Star

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Proven ability to maintain food and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Create a supportive environment for the kitchen team.
• Ensure high standards in food preparation and guest experience.

Skills

Team Leadership

Food Safety Standards

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Job description

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Job Title: 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 body and 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 exceptional results.

What You Need To Do

• Create a caring and supportive environment where your team feels valued and celebrated.
• Ensure an excellent guest experience by maintaining high standards in food preparation and presentation.
• Maintain impeccable food, health, and safety standards; understand the financial aspects of the kitchen, including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• Foster a coaching culture within your team, focusing on recruitment, development, and professional growth.
• Be a proactive problem solver, making quick decisions and thinking 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 and considerate approach.
• Proven ability to uphold food, health, safety standards, and financial performance.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team.
• Passion for creating an inclusive and respectful work environment.

Benefits

• Bonus scheme with up to £3,000 annually.
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream.
• Share of tips (tips are guest discretion and not guaranteed).
• Free on-shift food from our menu and 50% off outside work.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including paid parental leave.
• Opportunity to experience new menus first.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided.
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events.
• National recognition as a Wok Star.

Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle-to-work scheme, 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 guest discretion, vary by restaurant, and are not considered wages or guaranteed.