Lead Kitchen Innovator (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Dartford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a Senior Sous Chef to join their vibrant team in Dartford. This role offers the chance to lead a passionate kitchen team, ensuring that every dish meets high standards while fostering a nurturing environment. With a focus on personal and professional growth, you will play a pivotal role in driving restaurant performance and enhancing guest experiences. Enjoy a range of benefits including a bonus scheme, flexible work options, and industry-leading family-friendly policies. If you're ready to make a difference and thrive in a dynamic setting, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually

Access to up to 30% of earnings before payday

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off food for friends and family

26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for parents

Early access to new menus

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties and VIP guest events

National recognition program as a 'Wok Star'

Qualifications

• Experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to support team development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the kitchen team to deliver exceptional results.
• Maintain high standards of food safety and financial performance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Food Safety Standards

Stock Control

Job description

Below is a refined version of the job description, with improved formatting and clarity, while maintaining all original information:

Job Title: Senior Sous Chef | Glasgow Central Area | Full Time

Company: Wagamama

Location: Dartford, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU Work Permit Required: Yes

Job Details

Posted: 08.05.2025 | Expiry Date: 22.06.2025 | Job Views: 2

Job Description

At Wagamama, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate individuality and personality over perfection. We are seeking 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, fostering a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support continuous coaching and development of your team to excel while driving restaurant performance and delivering exceptional results.

What You Bring

• A focus on creating a caring, listening environment that celebrates successes and nurtures talent, role modeling a coaching culture.
• Dedication to ensuring an excellent guest experience, with dishes prepared to high standards and equipped team members.
• Experience in maintaining spotless food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• A commitment to building a coaching culture through recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• A proactive problem solver, able to make quick decisions and think on your feet.

What We Look For

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced, complex environment.
• Strong communication skills with genuine conversations that ensure your team feels supported.
• Experience maintaining high standards of food, health, safety, and financial performance.
• Ability to manage labor costs effectively and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team to thrive and develop their careers.
• Passion for creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.
• A forward-thinking approach to problem-solving and decision-making.

Benefits

• Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually
• Access to up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Share of tips (100% of tips go to the team; tips are discretionary and vary by restaurant)
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work for friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Early access to new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• National recognition program 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.

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