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

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Sous Chef who thrives in a vibrant kitchen environment. This role emphasizes individuality and creativity in culinary leadership, allowing you to inspire your team while ensuring high standards of food safety and performance. With an array of benefits, including a bonus scheme and family-friendly policies, this position offers a unique opportunity to grow and develop in a supportive atmosphere. Join a team that values your contributions and celebrates your uniqueness in the culinary world.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000/year

Access to earnings before payday

Tips share

Free shift food + 50% discount

26 weeks full pay for parents

Early access to new menus

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties and events

National recognition as a Wok Star

Pension scheme and holiday

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to maintain high food standards.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead the kitchen team to achieve excellent results.
• Support continuous coaching and development of team members.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Communication skills

Food safety standards

Understanding kitchen financials

Coaching culture

Problem-solving

Job description

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

Client: Wagamama

Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire, 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. 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 while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

What We Look For

• Experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills with genuine care and consideration
• 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
• Problem-solving skills, quick decision-making ability

Benefits

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000/year
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Tips share
• Free shift food from our menu + 50% discount outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy: 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 guest events
• National recognition as a Wok Star

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

Be You, Be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*100% tips go to our team members. Tips vary by restaurant and are discretionary, not guaranteed wages.