Creative Culinary Manager (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain in Southampton is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to inspire and lead a kitchen team. The role involves fostering a positive environment, driving performance, and ensuring high standards of food safety. Enjoy competitive benefits including bonuses, flexible earnings access, and industry-leading family-friendly policies.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually

Access to earnings before payday

Free food on shift

50% off outside work

Pension scheme

Holiday

Training

Cycle-to-work scheme

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in maintaining high standards of food, health, and safety.

Responsibilities

• Support continuous coaching and development of the team.
• Drive restaurant performance and deliver excellent results.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Job description

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Creative Culinary Manager (Hiring Immediately), Southampton

Client: Wagamama

Location: Southampton, 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

At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity, with over 165 restaurants. We are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join us in our mission to nourish from bowl to soul.

The role:

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

What we look for:

• Experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communicator, capable of meaningful conversations with team members
• Proficiency in maintaining high standards of food, health, and safety
• Understanding of financial KPIs such as gross profit, stock control, and labor costs
• Ability to build a coaching culture and foster personal and professional growth
• Problem-solving skills with quick decision-making abilities

What’s in it for you:

• Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Share of tips (tips are at guest's discretion and vary by restaurant)
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies
• Opportunity to try new menus first
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties and VIP events
• National recognition as a Wok Star

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

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of Disability Confident.

*Tips are 100% for the team, vary by restaurant, and are at guest discretion. Tips are not guaranteed wages.