Head Sous Chef of New Openings (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant chain as a Senior Sous Chef in Basingstoke, where you will lead a kitchen team, ensuring high standards of food and safety while fostering a positive work culture. Enjoy competitive perks and a supportive environment.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 a year

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Free food on shift

50% off outside work meals

Industry-leading family-friendly policy

Pension schemes

Holidays

Training

Cycle-to-work schemes

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit and stock control.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for your team and guests.
• Ensure every dish is prepared to exceptional standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

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Head Sous Chef of New Openings (Hiring Immediately), Basingstoke

Client: Wagamama

Location: Basingstoke

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

Job Description:

Senior Sous Chef | Full Time

Be part of our exciting new opening!

With over three decades of acting differently, we don’t conform; we celebrate difference. Appreciating 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 us all 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 be their best while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

If you |

• Focus on creating a positive environment where your team feel cared for and listened to, celebrating successes. Prioritise nurturing and developing talent within your team, role-modeling a coaching culture within management.
• Are dedicated to ensuring an excellent guest experience, ensuring every dish is prepared to exceptional standards, whether through your efforts or by empowering your team.
• Have experience in maintaining spotless food, health, and safety standards in your kitchen, understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labour costs, and proactively spotting opportunities.
• Focus on building a coaching culture, working with your Head Chef to recruit and develop your team, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, able to think on your feet and make quick decisions.

What we look for |

• An individual with experience leading a kitchen team as Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef, driving performance through positive actions in a fast-paced, complex environment.
• A strong communicator who engages in genuine conversations, ensuring your team feels heard and supported.
• Experience in maintaining high standards of food, health, and safety.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit and stock control.
• Experience managing labour costs, adapting to changing demands.
• An inspiring leader who motivates their team to flourish in their roles and careers.
• Passionate about creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and belongs.
• A proactive problem solver, capable of quick thinking and decision-making.

Wok’s in it for you |

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 a year bonus opportunity
• Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Share of tips (note: tips vary by restaurant and are at guest discretion; they are not considered wages)
• Free food on shift from our menu, plus 50% off outside work to treat friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy (26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents)
• Opportunity to experience our new menus first
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
• Nationwide recognition as a wok star through our program

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holidays, training, cycle-to-work schemes, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama proudly participates in the Disability Confident scheme.