senior sous chef - Inclusive and Diverse Workplace Culture (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join their team in Basingstoke. This role involves leading a kitchen team, ensuring high standards of food safety, and delivering exceptional guest experiences. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership qualities, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace culture. You will be responsible for coaching your team, managing kitchen financials, and maintaining a supportive environment. This position offers a bonus scheme, flexible benefits, and opportunities for personal growth.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Free food during shifts

50% off outside work

26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for parents

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Recognition as a nationwide wok star

Pension and holidays

Cycle-to-work scheme

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a head chef or senior sous chef.
• Strong communication skills and ability to support your team.
• Understanding of kitchen financials and labor costs.

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive environment for the team and guests.
• Maintain high standards for food safety and health.
• Support ongoing coaching and development of the team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Food Safety

Team Development

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12.05.2025

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26.06.2025

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senior sous chef | full time

We celebrate diversity and individuality at wagamama. With over 165 restaurants, we are seeking a senior sous chef to join our team and contribute to our mission to nourish both body and soul.

The role |

As a senior sous chef, you will be a leader who fosters a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support ongoing coaching and development of your team to achieve excellence while driving restaurant performance.

if you |

• Focus on creating a caring and supportive environment, celebrating successes, and nurturing talent within your team, role modeling a coaching culture.
• Are committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences, ensuring each dish meets high standards and your team is well-equipped.
• Maintain high standards for food safety, health, and safety, and understand kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Build a coaching culture, working with your head chef on recruitment and development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Are a proactive problem solver, capable of quick decision-making.

what we look for |

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a head chef or senior sous chef, with a focus on performance and positive behavior in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to have meaningful conversations and support your team.
• Experience in maintaining high standards of food safety and health standards.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit and stock management.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and belongs.
• A proactive problem solver who can think on their feet.

wok’s in it for you |

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually.
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with wagestream.
• Share of tips (tips are guest discretionary and vary by restaurant).
• Free food during shifts from our menu, with 50% off outside work to share with friends and family.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy: 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents.
• First to try new menus.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift.
• Wagamama parties and VIP events throughout the year.
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our program.

Additional benefits include pension, holidays, training, cycle-to-work scheme, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

be you be wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the disability confident scheme.

*Tips are 100% for the team. Variations depend on the restaurant. Tips are discretionary and not considered wages or guaranteed.