Restaurant Performance Chef (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant and diverse team as a Senior Sous Chef in a renowned restaurant chain. This exciting role offers the chance to lead a kitchen team, fostering a culture of growth and excellence while ensuring high standards in food safety and performance. Enjoy fantastic perks including a generous bonus scheme, discounts, and opportunities to experience new menus first. Be part of a company that values individuality and celebrates its team members, making every shift a rewarding experience. If you're passionate about culinary excellence and team development, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Access to earnings before payday

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% discount outside of work

Family-friendly policies

Opportunity to experience new menus

Provided chef whites

Wagamama parties

Recognition as a nationwide wok star

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills for supportive conversations.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for team and guests.
• Coach and develop team to excel and drive performance.

Skills

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Food Safety Standards

Problem-Solving

Job description

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portsmouth, hampshire, United Kingdom

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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Job Description:

Senior Sous Chef | Full Time

Be part of our exciting new opening!

For over three decades, we’ve been acting differently — celebrating diversity and individuality. We value 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.

What we look for |

• Experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance through positive leadership in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, capable of having thoughtful, supportive conversations with your team.
• Knowledge of maintaining high standards in food, health, and safety, and understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• A commitment to fostering a coaching culture and supporting personal and professional growth within your team.
• Problem-solving skills, able to think quickly and make informed decisions.

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 (tips are guest discretionary and vary by restaurant)
• Free food on shift and 50% discount outside of work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies
• Opportunity to experience new menus first
• Provided chef whites
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle schemes, 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 at guest discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.