Restaurant Performance Chef (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join an exciting new opening as a Senior Sous Chef, where you will lead a dynamic kitchen team and create memorable dining experiences. This role emphasizes the importance of fostering a positive environment, coaching your team, and maintaining high food safety standards. With a focus on inclusivity and respect, you'll be part of a forward-thinking company that values personality over perfection. Enjoy a range of perks including a bonus scheme, free meals, and a family-friendly policy, all while making a significant impact in a vibrant restaurant setting.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 per year

Access to earnings before payday

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off outside work

Family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience as Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Strong leadership and communication skills to inspire the team.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for team and guests while driving performance.
• Maintain high standards in food preparation and health safety.

Skills

Kitchen Leadership

Communication Skills

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Problem Solving

Job description

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

bournemouth, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

2

Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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. We appreciate 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 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.

What You Need To Do

• Focus on creating a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes, and nurturing talent within your team. Role model a coaching culture within the management team.
• Ensure an excellent guest experience by maintaining high standards in food preparation, whether through your own efforts or by equipping your team with necessary skills and mindset.
• Maintain spotless food, health, and safety standards and understand the financial performance of the kitchen, including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs. Spot opportunities and proactively address them.

What We Look For

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef, driving performance in a fast-paced, complex environment.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to have meaningful conversations and support your team.
• Experience ensuring food, health, and safety standards are met.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit and stock control.
• Ability to manage labour costs and react to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team, fostering their growth and development.
• Passion for creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and they belong.
• Forward-thinking problem solver, capable of quick decision-making.

What’s In It For You

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 per year
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Share of tips (100% goes to our teams; tips are discretionary and vary by restaurant)
• 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
• First access to our new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
• National recognition as a Wok Star through our programme

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

Be You, Be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*100% of tips go to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant and are left at guests' discretion; they are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.