Lead Culinary Specialist (Hiring Immediately)
Client: wagamama
Location: guildford, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views: 4
Posted: 03.03.2025
Expiry Date: 17.04.2025
Job Description:
Senior Sous Chef | Full Time
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.
* Have experience 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, committed to fostering personal and professional growth.
* 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 that ensures your team feels heard and supported.
* Experienced in managing the labour cost of your team and reacting to changing demands.
* Passionate about creating an inclusive environment where your team feels respected and belongs.
* An individual who leads to inspire and engage their team.
What's In It For You
* Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 a year bonus opportunity.
* Access to up to 30% of your earnings before payday with wagestream.
* Share of the tips.
* Free food on shift from our menu plus 50% outside of work.
* Industry-leading family-friendly policy for expectant parents.
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift.
* Wagamama parties throughout the year with VIP guests.
* Be known nationwide as a wok star – our national recognition programme.
In addition, we offer a pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle to work scheme, retail and leisure discounts, discounted gym memberships, and long service awards.
Be you, be wagamama
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