senior sous chef - Diversity Embracing Environment (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Senior Sous Chef to lead a vibrant kitchen team in a dynamic environment. This exciting role involves fostering a caring atmosphere, ensuring exceptional guest experiences, and maintaining high food safety standards. You'll be instrumental in coaching your team, driving performance, and managing financial metrics while celebrating diversity and individuality. Join a forward-thinking company that values personality over perfection and offers a range of benefits including a bonus scheme, shift meals, and family-friendly policies. If you're passionate about culinary excellence and team leadership, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually

Access to earnings before payday via Wagestream

Share of tips

Free shift meals

50% discount outside work

Family-friendly policies

Provided chef whites

Participation in company events

Pension

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communicator who engages with the team with care.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and develop your kitchen team while driving performance.
• Ensure high standards in dish preparation and guest experience.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Communication skills

Food safety standards

Problem-solving

Financial metrics understanding

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senior sous chef - Diversity Embracing Environment (Hiring Immediately), southampton

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

southampton, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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Job Description:

senior sous chef |glasgow central area | full time

We celebrate diversity and encourage individuality. We value personality over perfection – be yourself, be wagamama. With over 165 restaurants, we are seeking 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 inspiring leader, fostering a positive environment for your team and guests. You will coach and develop your team to excel while driving restaurant performance and achieving excellent results.

About you |

• Focus on creating a caring environment where your team feels valued and supported, celebrating successes and nurturing talent.
• Ensure an exceptional guest experience by maintaining high standards in dish preparation and team skills.
• Maintain impeccable food, health, and safety standards; understand financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Promote a coaching culture, working with the head chef on recruitment and development, fostering growth.
• Be a proactive problem solver, capable of quick decision-making.

What we look for |

• Experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communicator who engages with the team with care and consideration.
• Proven ability to maintain high standards in food, safety, and safety regulations.
• Understanding of financial metrics such as gross profit and stock management.
• Experience managing labor costs and adapting to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage the team.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and belongs.
• Ability to think on your feet and solve problems proactively.

Benefits |

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream
• Share of tips (tips vary by restaurant and are guest discretionary)
• Free shift meals from our menu and 50% discount outside work
• Family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Opportunity to experience new menus first
• Provided chef whites washed after every shift
• Participation in company events and recognition programs

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

Be you, be wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*Tips are entirely at guest discretion and are not guaranteed or considered wages.