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

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking restaurant group as a Senior Sous Chef, where individuality is celebrated in a vibrant work culture. This role offers the opportunity to lead a talented kitchen team, ensuring exceptional dish preparation while fostering personal growth and development. Enjoy a range of perks including free meals, early access to new menus, and a supportive environment that values your contributions. If you thrive in dynamic settings and are passionate about culinary excellence, this position is a perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off outside of work

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

Access to earnings before payday

Pension scheme

Training

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to foster an inclusive environment.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for your team and guests.
• Support in coaching and developing your team to excel.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Food safety standards

Financial performance management

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

Client: Wagamama

Location: Warrington, Cheshire

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

At Wagamama, we celebrate difference and encourage individuality. 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 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 excellent results.

What You Bring

• Focus on creating a caring and supportive environment, nurturing talent, and role modeling a coaching culture.
• Dedication to providing an exceptional guest experience, ensuring high standards in dish preparation and team skill development.
• Experience in maintaining food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial performance including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Ability to build a coaching culture, recruit, and develop your team, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Problem-solving skills, quick decision-making, and forward-thinking approach.

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 an emphasis on considerate and supportive conversations.
• Experience in maintaining kitchen standards and managing financial performance including GP and stock control.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams, fostering an inclusive environment.
• Proactive problem-solving skills.

What’s In It for You

• Share of tips
• Free food on shift from our menu, plus 50% off outside of work for friends and family
• First access to new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• Access up to 30% of your 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

Note: If selected, you will attend a 7-week training in the UK, with all travel and accommodation covered.

*Tips are at guest discretion and vary by restaurant; they are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.