senior sous chef - Inclusive Culture and Team Development (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Ein innovatives Unternehmen sucht einen Senior Sous Chef, der ein inspirierender Führer ist und eine positive Umgebung für das Team schafft. In dieser Rolle werden Sie die Teamleistung steigern und eine hervorragende Gästeerfahrung sicherstellen. Sie werden die Möglichkeit haben, Ihre Führungsqualitäten in einem dynamischen Umfeld zu zeigen und gleichzeitig eine inklusive Kultur zu fördern. Mit attraktiven Vorteilen wie einem Bonusprogramm und flexiblen Arbeitszeiten ist dies eine großartige Gelegenheit für leidenschaftliche Köche, die ihre Karriere vorantreiben möchten.

Benefits

Bonusprogramm

Zugang zu bis zu 30% der Einnahmen vor dem Payday

Kostenlose Mahlzeiten während der Schicht

50% Rabatt außerhalb der Arbeit

Familienfreundliche Richtlinien

Trockengereinigte Kochjacken

Teilnahme an Firmenfeiern

Zusätzliche Vorteile: Rente, Urlaub, Schulungen

Qualifications

• Erfahrung in der Leitung eines Küchenteams in einem schnelllebigen Umfeld.
• Nachweisliche Fähigkeit, hohe Standards in Lebensmittelsicherheit und Hygiene aufrechtzuerhalten.

Responsibilities

• Schaffung einer positiven Umgebung für das Team und die Gäste.
• Aufrechterhaltung von hohen Standards in der Zubereitung von Gerichten.

Skills

Küchenleitung

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Lebensmittelsicherheit

Finanzmanagement

Problemlösungsfähigkeiten

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senior sous chef - Inclusive Culture and Team Development (Hiring Immediately), colchester

Client: wagamama

Location: colchester, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 2

Posted: 08.05.2025

Expiry Date: 22.06.2025

Job Description:

senior sous chef | full time

At wagamama, we celebrate difference and value personality over perfection. With over 165 restaurants, we are looking for 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 in coaching and developing your team to excel, while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

Responsibilities include:

• Creating a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes, nurturing talent, and role modeling a coaching culture.
• Ensuring an excellent guest experience by maintaining high standards in dish preparation and team skills.
• Maintaining food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Building a coaching culture through recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Being a proactive problem solver, able to make quick decisions.

What we look for

• Experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with a caring approach.
• Proven ability to maintain high standards in food safety and hygiene.
• Understanding of financial performance, including GP and stock control.
• Experience managing labor costs and adapting to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive, respectful environment.
• Ability to think quickly and solve problems proactively.

What’s in it for you

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually.
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with wagestream.
• Share of tips (tips are discretionary and vary by restaurant).
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work.
• Family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents.
• Opportunity to experience new menus first.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided.
• Participation in wagamama parties and recognition programs.
• Additional benefits: pension, holiday, training, cycle scheme, discounts, gym memberships, long service awards.

Be yourself, be wagamama.

Wagamama is proudly part of the disability confident scheme.