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

JR United Kingdom; Southampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team as a Senior Sous Chef at a renowned restaurant chain that champions individuality and inclusivity. In this role, you will lead and inspire a kitchen team, ensuring exceptional food quality and guest experiences. With a focus on continuous development, you will foster a supportive environment while managing financial performance and safety standards. Enjoy unique benefits, including free meals, discounts, and a commitment to your professional growth. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic culinary environment.

Benefits

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% discount for friends and family

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

Access to earnings before payday

Pension scheme

Training opportunities

Cycle to work scheme

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and a caring approach.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for your team and guests.
• Maintain high standards in dish preparation and team skills.
• Build a coaching culture within your team.

Skills

Kitchen Leadership

Food Safety Standards

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Financial Metrics Understanding

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

Client: Wagamama

Location: Southampton, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 2

Posted: 08.05.2025

Expiry Date: 22.06.2025

Job Description:

We are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join our team at Wagamama, a company that celebrates individuality and diversity across over 165 restaurants. We value personality over perfection and aim to nourish from bowl to soul.

The Role:

As a Senior Sous Chef, you will be an inspirational leader, fostering a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support continuous coaching and development, driving restaurant performance and delivering exceptional results.

What You’ll Do:

• Create a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes and nurturing talent.
• Ensure an excellent guest experience by maintaining high standards in dish preparation and team skills.
• Maintain impeccable food, health, and safety standards; understand financial performance including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• Build a coaching culture within your team, involved in recruitment and ongoing development.
• Be a forward-thinking problem solver, making quick and effective decisions.

What We Look For:

• Experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with a caring approach.
• Experience in maintaining food, health, safety standards, and understanding financial metrics.
• Ability to manage labour costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive and respectful environment.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to think on your feet.

Benefits:

• Share of tips (tips are discretionary and vary by restaurant).
• Free food on shift and 50% discount outside of work for friends and family.
• Opportunity to experience new menus first.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided for every shift.
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests.
• Access to up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream.

Additional benefits include pension scheme, training, cycle to work scheme, 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 entirely at guest discretion and are not guaranteed wages.