senior sous chef - Inclusive and nurturing team culture (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 lead a dynamic kitchen team in Maidstone. This role emphasizes a nurturing and inclusive culture, where you will inspire your team to excel while maintaining high standards of food safety and quality. With a focus on performance and development, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment. Enjoy a range of perks including a generous bonus scheme, free meals during shifts, and a family-friendly policy. If you are passionate about culinary excellence and team leadership, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Access to earnings before payday

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off outside work

Family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

National recognition program

Pension schemes

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to coach team members.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for your team and guests.
• Drive restaurant performance and achieve excellent results.

Skills

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Food Safety Standards

Financial Performance Understanding

Problem-Solving Skills

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Senior Sous Chef - Inclusive and nurturing team culture (Hiring Immediately), Maidstone

Client: Wagamama

Location: Maidstone, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

Job Description:

Senior Sous Chef | Full time

At Wagamama, we celebrate differences 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 both body and 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 in coaching and developing your team to excel while driving restaurant performance and achieving excellent results.

What we look for:

• Experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance through positive behavior in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to have genuine conversations and support your team.
• Proven experience maintaining high standards of food, health, and safety.
• Understanding of financial performance, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Ability to build a coaching culture, focusing on recruitment and ongoing development.
• Problem-solving skills with quick decision-making abilities.

What’s in it for you:

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 a year
• Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Share of tips (tips vary by restaurant, left at guests' discretion)
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy (26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents)
• Opportunity to experience new menus first
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• National recognition program as a 'Wok Star'

We also offer pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle to work schemes, discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

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