Creative Culinary Manager (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant is seeking a Senior Sous Chef in Basingstoke to inspire and lead the kitchen team. You will drive performance, coach your team, and ensure high standards in food safety. Enjoy benefits like a bonus scheme, free meals, and a family-friendly policy while being part of a vibrant culinary culture.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000/year

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream

Share of tips

Free food on shift and 50% off outside of work

Industry-leading family-friendly policy

Opportunity to experience new menus first

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties and VIP guest events

Pension scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Strong communication skills and ability to support the team.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for your team and guests.
• Support in coaching and developing your team.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

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Creative Culinary Manager (Hiring Immediately), Basingstoke

Client: wagamama

Location: Basingstoke

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 4

Posted: 12.05.2025

Expiry Date: 26.06.2025

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 achieving excellent results.

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 the ability to have considerate and caring conversations, ensuring your team feels supported.
• Experience maintaining high standards in food, health, and safety.
• Understanding of kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Ability to build a coaching culture, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Problem-solving skills, quick decision-making ability.

Benefits:

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000/year
• 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 of work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy
• Opportunity to experience new menus first
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• National recognition 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 the team and vary by restaurant. Tips are discretionary, not considered wages, and not guaranteed.