Restaurant Performance Chef (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Brighton; 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 in a fast-paced environment. This role emphasizes the importance of nurturing talent, maintaining high standards of food safety, and ensuring an exceptional guest experience. With a focus on leadership and problem-solving, you will inspire your team to excel and thrive. This innovative firm offers a range of perks, including a generous bonus scheme, flexible earning options, and a commitment to work-life balance, making it an ideal opportunity for culinary professionals looking to make a meaningful impact.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annual bonus

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Tips sharing

Free food on shift

50% off outside work for friends and family

Industry-leading family-friendly policies

First access to new menus

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties with VIP guests

Recognition as a nationwide wok star

Qualifications

• Experienced in leading kitchen teams and driving performance.
• Strong communicator who engages with team members effectively.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for team and guests.
• Ensure high standards of food, health, and safety.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Food Safety Standards

Kitchen Financial Management

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Restaurant Performance Chef (Hiring Immediately), Brighton

Client: wagamama

Location: Brighton, 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!

At Wagamama, with over three decades of acting differently, we celebrate individuality and diversity. 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 excel while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

If you |

• Focus on creating a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes. Prioritize 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 with necessary skills and mindset.
• Are experienced in maintaining high standards of food, health, and safety, and understand the financial performance of a kitchen, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Focus on building a coaching culture within your team, working with your Head Chef on recruitment and ongoing development. Committed to fostering personal and professional growth.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, able to think quickly and make decisions on the spot.

What we look for |

• An experienced Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef leading a kitchen team, driving performance in a fast-paced, complex environment.
• A strong communicator who engages in genuine conversations with consideration and care, ensuring your team feels supported.
• Experience in maintaining spotless food, health, and safety standards.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit and stock control.
• Experience managing labor costs and adapting to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team to thrive and grow in their roles.
• A passion for creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.
• A forward-thinking problem solver, quick to adapt and decide.

What’s in it for you |

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annual bonus
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream
• Tips sharing
• Free food on shift from our menu; 50% off outside work for friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies (26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents)
• First access to new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided per shift
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our program

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 Disability Confident.

*100% of tips go to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant, are at guest discretion, and are not guaranteed wages.