senior sous chef - Be you, be wagamama: Celebrate your individuality in a non-conformist work c[...]

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to lead a dynamic kitchen team in a vibrant restaurant environment. This role emphasizes individuality and non-conformity, offering a unique opportunity to foster personal and professional growth within the team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in kitchen leadership, exceptional communication skills, and a commitment to maintaining high standards of food safety. Enjoy a range of benefits including free meals, tips, and early access to new menus while being part of a culture that celebrates creativity and individuality.

Benefits

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off food outside work

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

Access to earnings before payday

Pension scheme

Training opportunities

Cycle-to-work scheme

Discounted gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Strong communication skills for meaningful conversations.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for your team and guests.
• Support in coaching and developing your team for excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Food Safety Standards

Kitchen Financials Management

Problem-Solving

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Senior Sous Chef - Be You, Be Wagamama: Celebrate Your Individuality in a Non-Conformist Work Culture (Hiring Immediately), Portsmouth, Hampshire

Client: Wagamama

Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire, 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

At Wagamama, we have over three decades of celebrating individuality and non-conformity. With over 165 restaurants, we 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 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 as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef, driving performance in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills, capable of having meaningful conversations with consideration and care
• Experience maintaining high standards of food, health, and safety
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs
• Ability to build a coaching culture and foster personal and professional growth within the team
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to make quick decisions

Benefits

• Share of tips
• Free food on shift, plus 50% off outside work to share with friends and family
• Early access to new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream

Additional benefits include pension scheme, training, cycle-to-work scheme, discounted gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be You, Be Wagamama

If successful, you will attend a 7-week training in the UK, with all travel and accommodation expenses covered.

*Tips are 100% for the team, vary by restaurant, and are at guests' discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.