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

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 dynamic kitchen team in Maidstone. This role emphasizes personal growth and team development, ensuring that every dish meets high standards while fostering a supportive culture. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership qualities, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to maintaining food safety and health standards. Join a vibrant team where your contributions will be valued, and enjoy perks like a bonus scheme, free meals, and family-friendly policies. This is a fantastic opportunity to thrive in a forward-thinking culinary environment.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually

Access to earnings before payday

Tips sharing

Free food during shifts

50% off food outside work

Family-friendly policies

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

Recognition program

Pension schemes

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven track record in maintaining high food safety and health standards.

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive environment for your team and guests.
• Support ongoing coaching and development of your team.

Skills

Team Leadership

Food Safety Standards

Financial Acumen

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

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wagamama

Location:

maidstone, United Kingdom

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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Job Description:

Senior Sous Chef | Full-time

At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity, emphasizing personality over perfection—our philosophy is "be you, be wagamama." With over 165 restaurants, we are seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join our team and contribute to nourishing both body and soul.

The Role |

As a Senior Sous Chef, you will be an inspiring leader, fostering a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support ongoing coaching and development of your team to excel in their roles while driving restaurant performance and achieving excellent results.

What You’ll Need |

• Ability to create a caring and supportive environment where your team feels valued and motivated, promoting a coaching culture within management
• Dedication to delivering an exceptional guest experience, ensuring all dishes meet high standards and your team is well-equipped and motivated
• Experience in maintaining impeccable food safety, health standards, and understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs
• Commitment to developing your team through recruitment and ongoing training, fostering personal and professional growth
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to make quick, effective decisions

What We Look For |

• Experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance through positive leadership in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging in meaningful conversations with team members
• Proven track record in maintaining high food, safety, and health standards
• Financial acumen related to kitchen operations, including gross profit and stock management
• Ability to manage labor costs effectively and adapt to changing demands
• Leadership qualities that inspire and motivate teams to thrive and grow
• Passion for fostering an inclusive, respectful workplace where everyone belongs
• Forward-thinking approach to problem-solving and decision-making

What We Offer |

• Bonus scheme with potential up to £3,000 annually
• Access to up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream
• Tips sharing
• Free food during shifts 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
• First access to new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• Recognition as a nationwide "Wok Star" through our program

Additionally, we provide pension schemes, holiday allowances, training, cycle-to-work schemes, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long-service awards.

Be You, Be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*Please note: 100% of tips go to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant and are at guest discretion; they are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.