senior sous chef - Inclusive Company Culture (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant group as a Senior Sous Chef in Bournemouth. You will inspire and lead a kitchen team, ensuring exceptional food quality and guest experiences while fostering a positive and inclusive work environment. This role offers competitive benefits, including a bonus scheme and family-friendly policies.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 per year

Access to earnings before payday with Wagestream

Free food on shift

Industry-leading family-friendly policies

Training programs

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Strong communication skills to support the team.
• Understanding of financial performance and stock management.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for the team and guests.
• Maintain high standards in food preparation and service.
• Build a coaching culture within the team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

bournemouth, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

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Job Description:

senior sous chef | full time

We are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join our team at Wagamama, a company that celebrates diversity and encourages individuality. With over 165 restaurants, we value personality over perfection and aim 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 in coaching and developing your team to achieve their best, while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

What you will do |

• Create a positive environment where your team feels cared for and valued, celebrating successes and nurturing talent.
• Ensure an exceptional guest experience by maintaining high standards in food preparation and service.
• Maintain spotless food, health, and safety standards, and understand the financial aspects of the kitchen including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• Build a coaching culture within your team, working closely with the Head Chef on recruitment and development.
• Be a proactive problem solver, making quick decisions when necessary.

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, with the ability to have meaningful conversations and support your team.
• Experience in maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene.
• Understanding of financial performance, including gross profit and stock management.
• Ability to manage labour costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive and respectful environment.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to think quickly on your feet.

What’s in it for you |

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 per year.
• Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with Wagestream.
• Share of tips (tips are at guests’ discretion and vary by restaurant).
• Free food on shift from our menu, with 50% off outside work to share with friends and family.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including paid leave for expectant or adopting parents.
• Opportunity to try new menus first.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided for each shift.
• Wagamama parties and events, often with VIP guests.
• Recognition as a nationwide Wok Star through our program.

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday entitlement, training programs, 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.

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