Restaurant Performance Coach (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, where you'll inspire your team and ensure exceptional guest experiences. With a focus on leadership and a commitment to high standards, you'll play a key role in driving restaurant performance and fostering a supportive culture.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream

Free food on shift and 50% off outside work

Industry-leading family-friendly policies

Recognition as a nationwide Wok Star

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Ability to maintain high standards in food, health, safety, and financial management.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for the team and guests.
• Support continuous coaching and development of the team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Job description

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Restaurant Performance Coach (Hiring Immediately), Southampton

Client: Wagamama

Location: Southampton, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 4

Posted: 12.05.2025

Expiry Date: 26.06.2025

Job Description:

Senior Sous Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. 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 will be an inspirational leader, creating a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support continuous coaching and development of your team, drive restaurant performance, and deliver exceptional results.

What You Bring

• Ability to create a caring, listening environment, celebrating successes and nurturing talent.
• Dedication to delivering excellent guest experiences, ensuring dishes meet high standards.
• Experience maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards, with an understanding of financial performance including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• Commitment to fostering a coaching culture and supporting personal and professional growth within your team.
• Ability to think quickly and solve problems proactively.

What We Look For

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with a caring approach.
• Proven ability to maintain high standards in food, health, safety, and financial management.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage the team.
• Passion for creating an inclusive, respectful environment.
• Problem-solving skills and adaptability.

What’s In It For You

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually.
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream.
• Share of tips (tips are at guests' discretion and vary by restaurant).
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay for expectant or adopting parents.
• Opportunity to experience new menus first.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift.
• Wagamama parties and VIP events throughout the year.
• Recognition as a nationwide Wok Star through our program.

Additional benefits include pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle-to-work scheme, 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 at guests' discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.