designate senior sous chef - Inclusive Leadership Culture (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Ein innovatives Unternehmen sucht einen Senior Sous Chef, der die Fähigkeit hat, ein inspirierendes Team zu führen und eine positive Atmosphäre zu schaffen. In dieser Rolle werden Sie für die Förderung eines unterstützenden Umfelds verantwortlich sein, in dem Teammitglieder gedeihen können. Sie werden auch sicherstellen, dass die höchsten Standards in der Lebensmittelzubereitung und -sicherheit eingehalten werden. Mit einer Vielzahl von Vorteilen, einschließlich eines Bonusprogramms und flexibler Arbeitszeiten, bietet diese Position eine hervorragende Gelegenheit, in einer dynamischen Küche zu arbeiten und gleichzeitig das persönliche Wachstum zu fördern.

Benefits

Bonusprogramm

Zugang zu 30% des Einkommens vor dem Zahltag

Kostenlose Mahlzeiten während der Schicht

50% Rabatt für Freunde und Familie

Familienfreundliche Richtlinien

Früher Zugang zu neuen Menüs

Bereitstellung von gereinigten Kochjacken

Wagamama-Partys

Anerkennung als landesweiter Wok-Star

Pensionsplan

Qualifications

• Erfahrung als Küchenleiter oder Senior Sous Chef in einem komplexen Umfeld.
• Fähigkeit, hohe Standards in der Lebensmittelsicherheit aufrechtzuerhalten.

Responsibilities

• Schaffung einer unterstützenden Umgebung und Förderung der Teamleistung.
• Sicherstellung eines außergewöhnlichen Gästeerlebnisses und Einhaltung hoher Standards.

Skills

Küchenleitung

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Lebensmittelsicherheit

Finanzmanagement

Problemlösungsfähigkeiten

Führungskompetenz

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Designate Senior Sous Chef - Inclusive Leadership Culture (Hiring Immediately), Southampton

Client: Wagamama

Location: Southampton, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

Job Description:

Designate Senior Sous Chef | Birmingham West | Full time

At Wagamama, we celebrate diversity and individuality, emphasizing personality over perfection — we call it be you, be Wagamama. 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’ll 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 delivering excellent results.

What you will do:

• Create a caring and supportive environment, celebrating successes and nurturing talent, role modeling a coaching culture.
• Ensure an exceptional guest experience by maintaining high standards in dish preparation and team skills.
• Maintain impeccable food, health, and safety standards; understand financial performance including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Build a coaching culture, working with the Head Chef on recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Be a proactive problem solver, making swift decisions in a fast-paced environment.

What we look for:

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef, driving performance in a complex environment.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of having genuine conversations to ensure team support.
• Proven experience maintaining high standards in food safety, health, and safety.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit and stock control.
• Ability to manage labor costs effectively and adapt to changing demands.
• Inspirational leadership that motivates teams to thrive and grow.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.
• A quick thinker and decisive problem solver.

Benefits:

• Bonus scheme — up to £3,000 annually.
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream.
• Share of tips (note: tips are discretionary and vary by restaurant).
• Free food on shift, 50% off outside work for friends and family.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents.
• Early access to new menus.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided.
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests.
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our program.

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 the Disability Confident scheme.

*Tips are 100% distributed to our teams and vary by restaurant. Tips are discretionary, left at guests' discretion, and are not guaranteed wages.