Restaurant Performance Chef (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Southampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant and dynamic team as a Senior Sous Chef at an exciting new restaurant opening! This role offers the chance to lead and inspire a kitchen team, fostering a positive environment while ensuring high standards of food safety and quality. With a focus on coaching and development, you will drive performance and deliver excellent results. Enjoy a range of perks, including a bonus scheme, early access to new menus, and generous discounts. If you are passionate about culinary excellence and team leadership, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually

Access to up to 30% of earnings before payday

Tips share

Free food on shift and 50% off outside work

Family-friendly policies

Early access to new menus

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Recognition programs

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills for team support and development.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead kitchen team to achieve performance goals.
• Manage kitchen finances, including stock control and labor costs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Food Safety Standards

Problem Solving

Job description

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Restaurant Performance Chef (Hiring Immediately), Southampton

Client:

wagamama

Location:

Southampton, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

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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 165 restaurants, we celebrate difference and value personality over perfection — we call it be you, be Wagamama. 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 will be an inspirational leader, creating a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support continuous coaching and development of your team to reach their potential, while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

What we look for |

• Experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance through positive behavior in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to have meaningful conversations and support your team.
• Knowledge of food, health, and safety standards, with experience managing kitchen finances including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• A passion for fostering a coaching culture, recruiting, and developing your team.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to make quick decisions.

What we offer |

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually
• Access to up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream
• Tips share
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work
• Family-friendly policies including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Early access to new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties and VIP guests
• Recognition programs like being a nationwide wok star

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

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of Disability Confident.

*Tips are 100% for our teams and vary by restaurant, left at guests' discretion, not guaranteed or considered wages.