Creative Culinary Manager (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant as a Senior Sous Chef in Portsmouth. Lead a kitchen team, ensuring high standards and a positive environment. You'll foster talent, manage kitchen operations, and enjoy great benefits including bonuses and flexible policies.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Share of tips

Free food during shifts

50% off outside of work

26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for parents

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

National recognition as a wok star

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and financial management.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment and celebrate team successes.
• Ensure high standards in dish preparation and team development.
• Maintain food safety standards and manage kitchen finances.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

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Creative Culinary Manager (Hiring Immediately), Portsmouth, Hampshire

Client: wagamama

Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire, United Kingdom

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

We celebrate individuality and diversity. At wagamama, we value personality over perfection — be yourself, be wagamama. With over 165 restaurants, we are seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join us on our journey to nourish both body and soul.

The Role:

As a Senior Sous Chef, you will be an inspiring leader, fostering a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support continuous coaching and development of your team to achieve their best while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

What You Need To Do:

• Create a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes and nurturing talent.
• Ensure an exceptional guest experience by maintaining high standards in dish preparation and team skill development.
• Maintain spotless food, health, and safety standards, and understand the financial aspects of the kitchen, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Build a coaching culture within your team, working with your Head Chef on recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Be a proactive problem solver, able to think quickly and make effective decisions.

What We Look For:

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced, complex environment.
• Excellent communication skills with a genuine, caring approach.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, health standards, and financial management in a kitchen setting.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage the team to excel.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive, respectful environment where everyone belongs.
• A forward-thinking problem solver capable of quick decision-making.

What’s In It For You:

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday via wagestream
• Share of tips (tips go directly to team members)
• Free food during shifts and 50% off outside of work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• First access to new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• National recognition as a wok star

Additional benefits include pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle-to-work schemes, discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be You, Be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*All tips are distributed to team members; actual tips vary by restaurant and are at guests' discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.