senior sous chef - celebrate individuality and creativity in culinary leadership (Hiring Immedi[...]

JR United Kingdom; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and inclusive culinary team as a Senior Sous Chef, where individuality and creativity are celebrated. In this full-time role, you will lead and inspire a kitchen team, ensuring high standards of food quality and safety while nurturing talent. Enjoy a range of fantastic perks including bonuses, free meals, and family-friendly policies. This is a chance to make a real impact in a vibrant restaurant environment that values every team member's contributions. If you have a passion for culinary excellence and leadership, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Bonus scheme — up to £3,000 annually

Access to earnings before payday

Tips sharing

Free meals during shifts

50% off meals for friends and family

Family-friendly policies

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties with VIP guests

National recognition as a 'Wok Star'

Pension schemes and holiday leave

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Strong communication skills for engaging with the team.

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive environment for your team and guests.
• Support continuous coaching and development of your team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Food Safety Standards

Kitchen Financial Management

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Senior Sous Chef - Celebrate Individuality and Creativity in Culinary Leadership (Hiring Immediately), Bournemouth

Client: Wagamama

Location: Bournemouth, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 3

Posted: 08.05.2025

Expiry Date: 22.06.2025

Job Description:

Senior Sous Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, we celebrate difference and appreciate personality over perfection — we call it "be you, be Wagamama." With over 165 restaurants, we are seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join us on our journey to nourish both body and 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 of your team to help them excel, while driving restaurant performance and delivering outstanding results.

What You Bring:

• Ability to create a positive environment where your team feels cared for and valued, celebrating successes and nurturing talent.
• Dedication to providing an excellent guest experience, ensuring every dish meets high standards, either through your efforts or by empowering your team.
• Experience in maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards, and understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Commitment to building a coaching culture, working with your head chef to recruit and develop a strong team.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to think quickly and make decisions on the spot.

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, capable of engaging in meaningful conversations with your team.
• Proven ability to uphold food, health, and safety standards.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit and stock management.
• Experience managing labor costs and adapting to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and motivate your team to grow professionally and personally.
• Passion for fostering an inclusive, respectful environment where everyone feels they belong.
• Ability to think proactively and make quick, effective decisions.

What’s In It for You:

• Bonus scheme — up to £3,000 annually
• Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Tips sharing
• Free meals during shifts (anything from our menu) and 50% off outside work for friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies (26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents)
• Opportunity to try our new menus first
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided for every shift
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
• National recognition as a "Wok Star" through our program

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday leave, training, cycle-to-work schemes, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be You, Be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*All tips go directly to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant and are at guests' discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.