senior sous chef - Inclusive and Celebratory Workplace Culture (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Ein innovatives Unternehmen sucht einen Senior Sous Chef, der eine positive und inklusive Kultur fördert. In dieser Rolle sind Sie verantwortlich für die Führung eines dynamischen Küchenteams, das hohe Standards in der Lebensmittelzubereitung aufrechterhält und gleichzeitig eine hervorragende Gästeerfahrung gewährleistet. Sie werden die Möglichkeit haben, Talente zu entwickeln und eine Coaching-Kultur zu etablieren. Mit attraktiven Vorteilen, darunter ein Bonusprogramm und flexible Arbeitszeiten, bietet diese Position eine spannende Gelegenheit für leidenschaftliche Köche, die in einem schnelllebigen Umfeld arbeiten möchten.

Benefits

Bonusprogramm

Zugang zu 30% des Gehalts vor dem Payday

Kostenloses Essen während der Schicht

50% Rabatt außerhalb der Arbeit

Familienfreundliche Richtlinien

Trockengereinigte Kochjacken

Wagamama-Partys

VIP-Gäste-Events

Pensionsplan

Urlaubsanspruch

Qualifications

• Erfahrung in der Leitung eines Küchenteams als Head Chef oder Senior Sous Chef.
• Fähigkeit, hohe Standards in Lebensmittelsicherheit aufrechtzuerhalten.

Responsibilities

• Schaffung einer positiven Umgebung für das Team und die Gäste.
• Aufrechterhaltung hoher Standards in der Lebensmittelzubereitung.

Skills

Küchenführung

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Lebensmittelsicherheit

Küchenfinanzen

Problemlösungsfähigkeiten

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senior sous chef - Inclusive and Celebratory Workplace Culture (Hiring Immediately), nottingham

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

nottingham, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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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. With over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join our team and help us 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, drive restaurant performance, and ensure excellent results.

What you will do |

• Create a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes, nurturing talent, and role modeling a coaching culture.
• Ensure an excellent guest experience by maintaining high standards in food preparation and equipping your team with necessary skills and mindset.
• Maintain spotless food, health, and safety standards, and understand the financial performance of the kitchen, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Build a coaching culture within your team, working with your Head Chef on recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Be 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 genuine conversations that ensure your team feels supported.
• Experience maintaining high standards in food, health, and safety.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit and stock control.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team.
• Passion for creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and belongs.
• Ability to think on your feet and make quick decisions.

What we offer |

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually.
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream.
• Share of tips (tips vary by restaurant and are at guest discretion).
• Free food on shift, plus 50% off outside work.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including paid leave for expectant or adopting parents.
• Opportunity to experience our new menus first.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each 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.

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

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