SENIOR SOUS CHEF

TN United Kingdom; Ashford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to lead a dynamic kitchen team. In this vital role, you'll inspire your team while ensuring the highest standards of food safety and quality. Your passion for coaching and developing talent will foster a positive environment where every team member thrives. With a focus on financial performance and operational excellence, you will play a key role in delivering outstanding results. Enjoy fantastic perks, including a generous bonus scheme, free meals, and a family-friendly policy that supports work-life balance. If you are a forward-thinking leader ready to make a significant impact, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off food outside work

Family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

National recognition program

Pension scheme

Discounted gym memberships

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a head chef or senior sous chef in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Strong understanding of food safety and financial performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a kitchen team to deliver exceptional dining experiences.
• Ensure high standards of food safety and quality are maintained.

Skills

Team Leadership

Coaching and Development

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Problem Solving

Communication

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Position: Senior Sous Chef

As a senior sous chef, you’ll be an inspirational leader, creating a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support continuous coaching and development of your team to help them excel, while driving restaurant performance and delivering outstanding results.

We look for you if:

• You focus on creating a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes. You prioritize nurturing and developing talent within your team, role modeling a coaching culture within the management team.
• You are dedicated to ensuring an excellent guest experience, ensuring every dish is prepared to exceptional standards, whether through your own efforts or by equipping your team with the necessary skills and mindset.
• You are experienced in maintaining spotless food, health, and safety standards in your kitchen, and understand the financial aspects, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, proactively spotting opportunities as a head chef or senior sous chef.
• You focus on building a coaching culture within your team, working with your head chef to recruit and develop a strong team, fostering personal and professional growth.
• You are a forward-thinking problem solver, able to think on your feet and make quick decisions.

What we look for:

• A head chef or senior sous chef with experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance through positive behavior and actions in a fast-paced, complex environment.
• A strong communicator who engages in genuine conversations with consideration and care, ensuring your team feels heard and supported.
• Experience in maintaining high standards of food, health, and safety.
• Experience understanding the financial performance of a kitchen, including gross profit and stock control.
• Experience managing labor costs, reacting to changing demands as necessary.
• An inspiring leader who motivates their team to thrive in their roles and careers.
• Passionate about creating an inclusive environment where your team feels respected and they belong.
• A forward-thinking problem solver, able to think on your feet and make quick decisions.

What’s in it for you:

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 a year bonus opportunity.
• Share of the tips.
• Free food on shift – anything from our menu! Plus 50% outside of work to treat your friends and family.
• An industry-leading family-friendly policy (expectant or adopting parents receive 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay).
• Be the first to experience our new menus.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift.
• Wagamama parties throughout the year with VIP guests.
• Be recognized nationwide as a wok star through our national recognition program.

Additionally, we offer standard benefits such as pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle-to-work scheme, retail and leisure discounts, discounted gym memberships, and long service awards.