Senior Sous Chef

On-site in Cardiff·Full-time·Added 17 days ago

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Overview

Job details

£40,653 a year
Gross, as stated in the ad.
About £2,730 a month after tax.
Full-time
Per the ad.

Requirements

Work on-site in Cardiff
No relocation package mentioned.

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
Commuter benefits named in the ad.

Skills

Mentoring

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

£16.29 per hour* + tips + up to £3,000 bonus per year

a culture that backs your growth, wellbeing + individuality
up to £3,000 annual bonus
a share of tips*
50% off wagamama outside of work
free meals on shift
early access to earned pay with wagestream
26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for new parents
30% off at our other brands (brunning & price pubs, barburrito + more)

in addition to this, we offer benefits such as: pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle to work scheme, retail + leisure discounts, discounted gym memberships + long service awards

The role

at wagamama, food is life. if you love the buzz of a busy kitchen, you'll feel right at home in cardiff. one of our highest volume restaurants, it's a place where no two services are the same and every shift is packed with energy

as senior sous chef, you'll lead from the front, run exceptional services, support and inspire the team, and play a key role in keeping the kitchen moving at pace. for ambitious chefs looking to take the next step towards head chef, this is where your journey gets serious

What you'll do

creating a place where your team feels safe, seen, and proud to show up
making sure food quality and kitchen vibes stay sky-high
mentoring chefs and helping them grow
jumping into prep, solving problems, and keeping pace
thinking with a kaizen mindset. constantly spotting the little ways we can do things better, then making them happen

you'll love this role if you...

what you'll be doing

you're currently a kitchen manager or senior sous chef eager to take the next step
thrive working with fresh food
love the energy of a busy service
care about food, people and creating a safe space
want the opportunity to grow into a head chef
believe kitchens should be full of energy, passion and connection

About wagamama

wagamama is a pan-Asian restaurant group serving ramen, rice bowls, plant-based dishes and more. Guests can dine in, order click + collect, or get delivery through partners such as Uber Eats and Deliveroo.

The company runs a loyalty program called soul club, accessed via its app, where members earn stamps as they spend and unlock free food, birthday treats and exclusive events and experiences.

Industry: Restaurants
In the UK: London
Website: wagamama.com

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Additional information

we're proud to be a disability confident employer. no matter where you're from or who you are, you've got a seat at our bench

*paid as a salary of £40,653 per year based on a 48 hour contract

*100% of tips go to our teams. actual tips by restaurant will vary. tips are left solely at our guests discretion and are not considered as wages by the company nor are they guaranteed in any way

recruiter: harry lawrence
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