senior sous chef - Emphasis on Personal Growth and Team Development (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Ein etabliertes Unternehmen sucht einen Senior Sous Chef, der eine inspirierende Führungsrolle übernimmt und ein positives Umfeld für Team und Gäste schafft. In dieser Position fördern Sie kontinuierliches Coaching und Entwicklung Ihres Teams, während Sie die Restaurantleistung vorantreiben. Sie sind verantwortlich für die Aufrechterhaltung hoher Standards in der Speisenbereitung und für die Einhaltung von Gesundheits- und Sicherheitsvorschriften. Wenn Sie leidenschaftlich an der Gastronomie interessiert sind und eine inklusive Kultur schaffen möchten, ist diese Gelegenheit ideal für Sie.

Benefits

Bonusprogramm – bis zu £3,000 jährlich

Zugang zu 30% des Einkommens vor dem Payday

Kostenloses Essen während der Schicht

50% Rabatt außerhalb der Arbeit

Familienfreundliche Richtlinien

Früher Zugang zu neuen Menüs

Bereitstellung von gereinigten Kochjacken

Wagamama-Partys und VIP-Gäste-Events

Anerkennung als landesweiter Wok-Star

Pensionsplan

Qualifications

• Erfahrung in der Leitung eines Küchenteams als Küchenchef oder Senior Sous Chef.
• Starke Kenntnisse der Lebensmittel- und Gesundheitssicherheitsstandards.

Responsibilities

• Schaffung einer positiven Umgebung für das Team und die Gäste.
• Sicherstellung eines außergewöhnlichen Gästeerlebnisses durch hohe Standards.

Skills

Küchenleitung

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Lebensmittel- und Gesundheitssicherheit

Finanzmanagement

Problemlösungsfähigkeiten

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senior sous chef - Emphasis on Personal Growth and Team Development (Hiring Immediately), exeter

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wagamama

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exeter, United Kingdom

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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senior sous chef | full time

At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and value personality over perfection. With over 165 restaurants, we are seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join our team and contribute to our mission to nourish from bowl to soul.

The role |

As a Senior Sous Chef, you will be an inspirational leader, fostering a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support continuous coaching and development of your team to achieve their best, while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

Key responsibilities include:

• Creating a positive environment where your team feels cared for and valued, celebrating successes, and nurturing talent.
• Ensuring an exceptional guest experience by maintaining high standards in dish preparation and equipping your team with necessary skills and mindset.
• Maintaining spotless food, health, and safety standards, and understanding financial aspects such as gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• Building a coaching culture within your team, working closely with the Head Chef on recruitment and ongoing development, and fostering personal and professional growth.
• Being a proactive problem solver, capable of making quick decisions in a fast-paced environment.

What we look for |

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef, with a focus on performance and positive leadership.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to have meaningful conversations and support your team effectively.
• Strong knowledge of food, health, safety standards, and financial management including gross profit and stock control.
• Experience managing labour costs and adapting to changing demands.
• Inspirational leadership qualities to motivate and engage your team.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.
• A forward-thinking approach to problem-solving and decision-making.

What’s in it for you |

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually.
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream.
• Share of tips (tips vary per restaurant, are at guest discretion, and are not guaranteed wages).
• Free food on shift from our menu, with 50% off outside work to share with friends and family.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents.
• Early access to new menu launches.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift.
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events throughout the year.
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our national recognition program.

Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday entitlement, training opportunities, cycle-to-work scheme, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long-service awards.

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.