Head Sous Chef of New Openings (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant group as a Senior Sous Chef in Brighton. You will lead a kitchen team, ensuring high standards in food preparation and guest experience. This role offers a vibrant work environment and various benefits, including a bonus scheme and flexible policies.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually

Access to up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream

Share of tips

Free food on shift and 50% off outside work

Industry-leading family-friendly policies

Opportunity to be the first to experience new menus

Provided chef whites

Company parties

Nationwide recognition programs

Pension and holiday benefits

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Strong communication skills with a caring approach.

Responsibilities

• Creating a positive environment for the team and guests.
• Maintaining high standards in food preparation and safety.
• Building a coaching culture within the team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

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

Client: wagamama

Location: Brighton, 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

Be part of our exciting new opening!

Celebrating diversity and individuality, Wagamama has over 165 restaurants and values personality over perfection — we call it "be you, be Wagamama." 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 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.

Responsibilities include:

• Creating a positive environment where your team feels cared for and valued, celebrating successes, and nurturing talent.
• Ensuring an outstanding guest experience by maintaining high standards in food preparation and safety, and empowering your team with necessary skills and mindset.
• Maintaining impeccable kitchen standards in food, health, and safety, and understanding financial metrics like gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• Building a coaching culture within your team through recruitment and ongoing development.
• Being a proactive problem solver, capable of quick decision-making.

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 a caring approach.
• Proven ability to maintain high standards in food, safety, and financial performance.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive and respectful environment.

Benefits:

• Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually.
• Access to up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream.
• Share of tips (tips are discretionary and vary by restaurant).
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies.
• Opportunity to be the first to experience new menus.
• Provided chef whites, company parties, and nationwide recognition programs.

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

Be you, be Wagamama:

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*Tips are 100% for our team members and are at guests' discretion; they are not guaranteed wages.