Head Sous Chef of New Openings (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant as a Senior Sous Chef in Southampton. You'll lead a vibrant kitchen team, ensuring high standards of food safety and performance. Enjoy a supportive environment that values individuality and offers excellent benefits, including bonuses and discounts.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually

Access to earnings before payday with Wagestream

Free food on shift and 50% discount outside work

Industry-leading family-friendly policies

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

National recognition as a 'Wok Star'

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills to support the team.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead the kitchen team to deliver outstanding results.
• Support coaching and development of team members.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Job description

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

Client: wagamama

Location: Southampton, United Kingdom

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!

At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. With over 165 restaurants, we focus on 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, 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 outstanding results.

What we look for:

• Experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance through positive behaviour in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with genuine, considerate conversations ensuring your team feels supported.
• Excellent standards in food safety and health standards.
• Understanding of financial performance, including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• Ability to build a coaching culture, focusing on personal and professional growth.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to make quick decisions.

What we offer:

• Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually.
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream.
• Tips share.
• Free food on shift and 50% discount outside work.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including paid leave for expectant or adopting parents.
• Opportunity to experience new menus first.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided.
• Wagamama parties and VIP events.
• National recognition as a "Wok Star."

Additionally, we provide pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle-to-work schemes, discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*Tips are entirely at guests' discretion and vary by restaurant; they are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.