senior sous chef - Inclusive Culinary 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 in Basingstoke. The role involves leading a kitchen team, ensuring high standards of food and safety, and providing an excellent guest experience. Join a culture that values inclusivity and personal growth.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually

Access to up to 30% of earnings before payday via wagestream

Tips sharing

Free shift food from our menu

50% off outside work

Family-friendly policies

Early access to new menus

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Recognition as a nationwide wok star

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills to support the team.
• Experience in maintaining high standards in food and safety.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for the team and guests.
• Coach and develop the kitchen team.
• Ensure high standards of food and safety.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

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senior sous chef - Inclusive Culinary Culture (Hiring Immediately), basingstoke

Client: wagamama

Location: Basingstoke

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 4

Posted: 12.05.2025

Expiry Date: 26.06.2025

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 in coaching and developing your team to excel while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

What You Bring

• Focus on creating a caring, listening environment, celebrating successes, nurturing talent, and role-modeling coaching within management.
• Dedication to ensuring an excellent guest experience, with dishes prepared to high standards and your team equipped with necessary skills and mindset.
• Experience maintaining food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial performance including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Ability to build a coaching culture, recruiting and developing your team, and fostering personal and professional growth.
• A proactive problem solver who can think quickly and make decisions.

What We Look For

• Experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, ensuring your team feels supported and heard.
• Experience in maintaining high standards in food, health, safety, and financial management.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage the team.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive, respectful environment.
• Problem-solving skills and quick decision-making.

Benefits

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually
• Access to up to 30% of earnings before payday via wagestream
• Tips sharing
• Free shift food from our menu and 50% off outside work
• Family-friendly policies including 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 with VIP guests
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star

Additional benefits include pension, holidays, training, cycle scheme, 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, vary by restaurant, and are at guest discretion. Tips are not guaranteed wages.