Head Sous Chef (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Brighton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to lead their kitchen in a vibrant restaurant environment. This exciting opportunity involves inspiring a dedicated team, maintaining high food safety standards, and driving restaurant performance. With a focus on individuality and diversity, you will play a key role in fostering a positive atmosphere for both staff and guests. Enjoy a range of perks including a generous bonus scheme, free meals during shifts, and access to exclusive events. If you are passionate about culinary excellence and team development, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually

Access to earnings before payday

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off outside work

Family-friendly policies

First access to new menus

Chef whites provided

Wagamama parties

Recognition programs like 'Wok Star'

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead the kitchen team while maintaining high food standards.
• Support in coaching and developing team members for excellence.

Skills

Leadership in kitchen

Communication skills

Food safety standards

Financial performance understanding

Coaching and development

Problem-solving

Job description

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Head Sous Chef (Hiring Immediately), Brighton

Client: Wagamama

Location: Brighton, 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:

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 our team and help us 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 in coaching and developing your team to excel, while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

What we look for:

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to have considerate and supportive conversations.
• Experience maintaining high standards of food, health, and safety.
• Understanding of financial performance metrics such as gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Ability to build a coaching culture, recruiting and developing team members.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to make quick decisions.

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 discretion and not guaranteed)
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies
• First access to new menus
• Chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• Recognition programs like 'Wok Star'

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

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

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