Head Chef of Team Development (Hiring Immediately)
Client: wagamama
Location: Peterborough, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views: 5
Posted: 03.03.2025
Expiry Date: 17.04.2025
Job Description:
Senior Sous Chef | Full Time
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 and guests. You will support in continuous coaching and developing your team to be the best they can be while driving your restaurant performance and delivering amazing results.
If You |
* Focus on creating a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes.
* Are dedicated to ensuring an excellent guest experience, ensuring every dish is prepared to exceptional standards.
* Are experienced in ensuring your kitchen’s food, health and safety standards are spotless.
* Understand the financial performance of a kitchen including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
* Are focused on building a coaching culture within your team, working with your head chef to build a strong team from recruitment to ongoing development.
* Are 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 in a fast-paced environment.
* A strong communicator who ensures your team feels heard and supported.
* Experience in maintaining food, health, and safety standards.
* Experience in understanding the financial performance of a kitchen.
* Experience in managing the labour cost of your team, reacting to changing demands.
* An individual who inspires and engages their team.
* Passionate about creating an inclusive environment.
* A forward-thinking problem solver.
Wok’s in it for You |
* Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 a year.
* Share of the tips.
* Free food on shift – anything from our menu! Plus 50% off outside of work.
* Industry-leading family-friendly policy.
* Be the first to experience our brand-new menus.
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift.
* Wagamama parties throughout the year.
* Be known nationwide as a wok star.
In addition to this, we offer all the usual benefits such as a pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle to work scheme, retail and leisure discounts, discounted gym memberships, and 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.
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