senior sous chef - celebrate individuality and creativity in culinary leadership (Hiring Immedi[...]

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to inspire and lead a kitchen team in a vibrant restaurant environment. This role emphasizes creativity, individuality, and the importance of a supportive culture. You will be responsible for maintaining high standards in food safety and quality while driving performance and delivering outstanding results. Enjoy a range of benefits including a bonus scheme, free meals, and family-friendly policies. If you're passionate about culinary excellence and team development, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £3,000

Access to earnings before payday

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off food outside of work

26 weeks full pay for expectant parents

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Gym memberships

Retail and leisure discounts

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership in kitchen management

Strong communication skills

Food safety standards

Understanding kitchen financials

Problem-solving skills

Job description

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Senior Sous Chef - Celebrate Individuality and Creativity in Culinary Leadership (Hiring Immediately), Maidstone

Client: Wagamama

Location: Maidstone, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 3

Posted: 08.05.2025

Expiry Date: 22.06.2025

Job Description:

Senior Sous Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, we celebrate difference and appreciate personality over perfection. 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 to achieve excellence while driving restaurant performance and delivering outstanding results.

What We Look For

• Experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance through positive behavior in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, capable of having considerate and supportive conversations.
• Experience maintaining high standards of food, health, and safety.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Ability to build a coaching culture, focusing on recruitment and ongoing development.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to make quick decisions.

What’s In It For You

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 a year.
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream.
• Share of tips (tips go directly to the team and are at guest discretion).
• Free food on shift, including menu items, with 50% off outside of work.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents.
• Opportunity to experience new menus first.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift.
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events.
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our program.

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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