senior sous chef - Exciting new restaurant opening (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Ein aufregendes neues Restaurant in Newcastle upon Tyne sucht einen Senior Sous Chef, der die Leidenschaft für das Kochen und die Führung eines Teams teilt. In dieser Rolle sind Sie verantwortlich für die Schaffung einer positiven und inspirierenden Umgebung, in der Ihr Team gedeihen kann. Sie werden die Küche leiten, die höchsten Standards in der Lebensmittelzubereitung gewährleisten und gleichzeitig die finanziellen Aspekte des Betriebs im Auge behalten. Wenn Sie ein kreativer Problemlöser sind, der in einem dynamischen Umfeld gedeiht und eine Leidenschaft für das Kochen hat, dann ist dies die perfekte Gelegenheit für Sie, Teil einer innovativen Marke zu werden, die Vielfalt und Individualität feiert.

Benefits

Bonusprogramm bis zu £3,000 jährlich

Zugang zu 30% des Gehalts vor dem Zahltag

Anteil an den Trinkgeldern

Kostenloses Essen während der Schicht

Familienfreundliche Richtlinien

Erste Erfahrungen mit neuen Menüs

Reinigung der Kochuniformen

Jährliche Wagamama-Partys

Nationale Anerkennung als Wok-Star

Pensionsregelungen und Urlaubsansprüche

Qualifications

• Leitung und Inspiration eines Küchenteams zur Erreichung von Höchstleistungen.
• Sicherstellung der Einhaltung von Lebensmittel- und Gesundheitsstandards.

Responsibilities

• Schaffung einer positiven Arbeitsumgebung für das Team und die Gäste.
• Coaching und Entwicklung des Teams zur Leistungssteigerung.

Skills

Küchenleitung

Teamführung

Lebensmittelsicherheit

Finanzmanagement

Problemlösungsfähigkeiten

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Education

Erfahrung als Sous Chef oder Küchenchef

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wagamama

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newcastle-upon-tyne, tyne and wear, United Kingdom

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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senior sous chef | full time

be part of our exciting new opening!

three whole decades of acting different, we don’t conform, we celebrate difference. appreciating personality over perfection – we call it be you, be wagamama. with over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a senior sous chef to join us on our continuous journey to nourish us all from bowl, to soul

the role |

as a senior sous chef you’ll be an inspirational leader, creating a positive environment for your team + guests. you will support in continuous coaching + developing your team to be the best they can be whilst driving your restaurant performance and deliver amazing results

if you |

• focus on creating a positive environment where your team feel cared for + listened to, celebrating successes. prioritising nurturing + developing talent within your team, role modelling a coaching culture within the management team
• are dedicated to ensuring an excellent guest experience, ensuring every dish is prepared to exceptional standards whether through your own efforts or by equipping your team with the necessary skills and mindset
• are experienced in ensuring your kitchen’s food, health and safety standards are spotless, understanding the financial performance of a kitchen including gross profit, stock control + labour costs, spotting opportunities and proactively either as a head chef or senior sous chef
• are focused on building a coaching culture within your team, working with your head chef to build a strong team from recruitment + ongoing development. committed to fostering personal + professional growth within your team
• a forward-thinking problem solver, able to think on your feet and make quick decisions

what we look for |

• a head chef or senior sous chef with experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance through positive behaviour + actions in a fast paced + complex environment
• a strong communicator that has real conversations with consideration + care, ensuring your team feel heard + supported
• experienced in ensuring your kitchen’s food, health and safety standards are spotless
• experienced in understanding the financial performance of a kitchen including gp and stock control
• experienced in managing the labour cost of your team, reacting to changing demands where necessary
• an individual who leads to inspire and engage their team to nourish + flourish in their role and career
• passionate about creating an inclusive environment where your team feel respected + that they belong
• a forward-thinking problem solver, able to think on your feet and make quick decisions

wok’s in it for you |

• bonus scheme – up to £3,000 a year bonus opportunity
• access up to 30% of your earnings before pay day with wagestream
• share of the tips
• free food on shift – yes anything from our menu! plus 50% outside of work to treat your friends + family
• an industry leading family friendly policy (any expectant person or anyone adopting a child will receive 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay)
• be the first to experience our brand-new menus
• dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
• wagamama parties throughout the year with vip guests
• be known nationwide as a wok star – our national recognition programme

in addition to this, we offer all the usual such as, pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle to work scheme, retail + leisure discounts, discounted gym memberships + long service awards

be you be wagamama

wagamama is proudly part of disability confident

*100% of tips go to our teams. actual tips by restaurant will vary. tips are left solely at our guests discretion and are not considered as wages by the company nor are they guaranteed in any way