senior sous chef - Inclusive and nurturing team culture (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Watford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Ein innovatives Unternehmen sucht einen Senior Sous Chef, der ein inspirierender Führer ist und eine positive Teamkultur schafft. In dieser Rolle werden Sie die Entwicklung Ihres Teams unterstützen und gleichzeitig die Restaurantleistung optimieren. Sie werden für die Einhaltung hoher Standards in der Essenszubereitung verantwortlich sein und eine inklusive Umgebung fördern, in der jeder respektiert wird. Mit attraktiven Vorteilen, einschließlich eines Bonusprogramms und einer familienfreundlichen Politik, bietet diese Position die Möglichkeit, in einem dynamischen und unterstützenden Umfeld zu wachsen.

Benefits

Bonusprogramm

Zugang zu bis zu 30% des Gehalts vor dem Zahltag

Anteil an Trinkgeldern

Kostenloses Essen während der Schicht

50% Rabatt außerhalb der Arbeit

Familienfreundliche Politik

Trockengereinigte Kochkleidung

Wagamama-Partys und VIP-Gästevents

Anerkennungsprogramm als Wok Star

Pensionsplan

Qualifications

• Erfahrung als Küchenleiter oder Senior Sous Chef in einem schnelllebigen Umfeld.
• Fähigkeit, ein positives und unterstützendes Teamumfeld zu schaffen.

Responsibilities

• Leitung und Entwicklung des Küchenteams zur Gewährleistung hoher Standards.
• Sicherstellung einer hervorragenden Gästeerfahrung durch exzellente Essenszubereitung.

Skills

Küchenführung

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Lebensmittelsicherheit

Finanzmanagement

Problemlösungsfähigkeiten

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Senior Sous Chef - Inclusive and Nurturing Team Culture (Hiring Immediately), Watford, Hertfordshire

Client: Wagamama

Location: Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 4

Posted: 08.05.2025

Expiry Date: 22.06.2025

Job Description:

Senior Sous Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate difference and appreciate personality over perfection — we call it be you, be wagamama. We are seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join us on our journey to nourish from bowl to 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 continuous coaching and development of your team to excel while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

What You Need to Do:

• Create a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes. Prioritize nurturing and developing talent, role modeling a coaching culture.
• Ensure an excellent guest experience by maintaining high standards in dish preparation and equipping your team with necessary skills and mindset.
• Maintain spotless food, health, and safety standards; understand financial aspects such as gross profit, stock control, and labor costs; proactively spot opportunities for improvement.
• Build a coaching culture within your team, working with the 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 heard and supported.
• Proven experience in maintaining high standards in food, health, and safety.
• Understanding of financial performance, including gross profit and stock control.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team to grow and succeed.
• Passion for creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and belongs.
• Ability to think quickly and solve problems proactively.

What’s In It For You:

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 per year
• Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Share of tips (tips are at guest discretion and vary by restaurant)
• Free food on shift from our menu and 50% off outside of work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy (26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay 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
• National recognition program as a Wok Star

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 Disability Confident.

*Tips are 100% for our teams; amounts vary by restaurant, are at guest discretion, and are not guaranteed wages.