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

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Sous Chef in Wolverhampton, where individuality is celebrated in a non-conformist culture. You will lead a dynamic kitchen team, ensuring exceptional guest experiences while maintaining high food and safety standards. This role offers the chance to foster talent and create a supportive environment, with a focus on personal and professional growth. Enjoy a range of benefits, including free meals and access to tips, while being part of an inclusive team that values respect and collaboration. If you're passionate about culinary excellence and team leadership, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off for friends and family

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 as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Strong communication skills ensuring team support and care.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for your team and guests.
• Support continuous coaching and development of your team.

Skills

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Food Safety Standards

Problem Solving

Financial Management

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

Client: Wagamama

Location: Wolverhampton

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 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 continuous coaching and development of your team, drive restaurant performance, and deliver exceptional results.

What You Bring

• Focus on creating a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes. Prioritize nurturing and developing talent, role modeling a coaching culture.
• Dedication to ensuring an excellent guest experience, with dishes prepared to exceptional standards, either personally or through your team.
• Experience in maintaining food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial performance including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs, and proactively spotting opportunities.
• Ability to build a coaching culture within your team, working with the Head Chef on recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• A forward-thinking problem solver, capable of quick decision-making.

What We Look For

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, with consideration and care in conversations, ensuring your team feels supported.
• Experience maintaining high standards of food, health, safety, and financial management, including GP and stock control.
• Ability to manage labour costs effectively, adapting to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team to thrive in their roles and careers.
• Passion for creating an inclusive environment where your team feels respected and valued.
• A proactive problem solver, capable of quick thinking.

Wagamama’s Benefits

• Share of tips
• Free food on shift from our menu, plus 50% off outside 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 earnings before payday via Wagestream

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

Be You, Be Wagamama

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

*Tips are 100% yours, vary by restaurant, and are at guest discretion. Tips are not considered wages or guaranteed.