Head Culinary Strategist (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 a kitchen team, ensuring high food standards and excellent guest experiences. This role involves coaching, driving performance, and maintaining health standards while enjoying various perks and a supportive environment.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually

Access to up to 30% of earnings before payday

Tips share

Free food on shift

50% off outside work

Family-friendly policies

Early access to new menus

Uniforms cleaned every shift

Recognition programs

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining food, health, and safety standards.
• Ability to drive restaurant performance and deliver results.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead the kitchen team.
• Ensure high standards in food preparation and guest experience.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

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Head Culinary Strategist (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, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate individuality and personality over perfection. 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 ongoing coaching and development, drive restaurant performance, and deliver exceptional results.

What You Bring

• Ability to create a caring, listening environment, celebrating successes and nurturing talent.
• Dedication to delivering an excellent guest experience, ensuring high standards in food preparation.
• Experience in maintaining spotless food, health, and safety standards, and understanding financial metrics like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Commitment to building a coaching culture and fostering personal and professional growth within your team.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make quick decisions.

What We Look For

• Experience leading a kitchen team and driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills, ensuring your team feels supported and heard.
• Proven experience in managing food safety, health standards, and financial performance.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams to excel.
• Passion for creating an inclusive, respectful environment.

What’s In It For You

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually.
• Access to up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream.
• Tips share.
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies.
• Early access to new menus.
• Uniforms cleaned every shift.
• Wagamama parties and VIP events.
• Recognition programs and additional benefits such as pension, holiday, discounts, and more.

Be You, Be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of Disability Confident.

*Tips are at guests' discretion, vary by restaurant, and are not guaranteed wages.