senior sous chef - Be you, be wagamama: Celebrate your individuality in a non-conformist work c[...]

JR United Kingdom; Crawley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Sous Chef, where individuality is celebrated, and every team member is valued. This role offers the opportunity to lead a dynamic kitchen team, ensuring exceptional food quality and guest experiences. You'll foster a positive work culture, coach your team, and maintain high standards in food safety and financial management. With exciting perks, including free meals and discounts, this position is perfect for those passionate about culinary excellence and team development. Embrace the chance to make a difference in a vibrant restaurant environment.

Benefits

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% discount for friends and family

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Access to earnings before payday

Discounted gym memberships

Pension scheme

Training opportunities

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and leadership qualities.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for your team and guests.
• Ensure excellent guest experience with high food standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

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Senior Sous Chef - Be You, Be Wagamama: Celebrate Your Individuality in a Non-Conformist Work Culture (Hiring Immediately), Crawley, West Sussex

Client: Wagamama

Location: Crawley, West Sussex, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 2

Posted: 08.05.2025

Expiry Date: 22.06.2025

Job Description:

Senior Sous Chef | Full Time

Celebrating over three decades of being different, we don’t conform; we celebrate individuality. We appreciate personality over perfection – we call it Be You, Be Wagamama. With over 165 restaurants, 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 will support in coaching and developing your team to excel while driving restaurant performance and achieving excellent results.

What We Look For:

• Focus on creating a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes. Prioritize nurturing and developing talent within your team, role modeling a coaching culture within management.
• Dedication to ensuring an excellent guest experience, with every dish prepared to exceptional standards, either through your efforts or by empowering your team.
• Experience in maintaining spotless food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial aspects such as gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, proactively spotting opportunities.
• Ability to build a coaching culture, working with the Head Chef on recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Forward-thinking problem solver, able to make quick decisions and think on your feet.

Additional Requirements:

• Experience leading a kitchen team as Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to have genuine conversations that ensure your team feels supported.
• Proven experience maintaining high standards in food, safety, and financial management.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams to thrive in their roles and careers.
• Passion for creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and they belong.

Benefits:

• Share of tips
• Free food on shift from our menu, plus 50% discount outside of work for friends and family
• First to experience new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream

Additional benefits include pension scheme, training, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be You, Be Wagamama:

**If successful in the interview process, you will need to attend a 7-week training in the United Kingdom, with all travel and accommodation expenses covered.**

*100% of tips go to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant and are at guests' discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.*