senior sous chef - Inclusive Culinary Culture (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant as a Senior Sous Chef in Bournemouth, where you'll inspire your team while delivering exceptional guest experiences. You'll maintain high food safety standards and manage kitchen financials, all within an inclusive culinary culture. Enjoy various benefits including a bonus scheme, free meals, and family-friendly policies.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually.

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream.

Share of tips.

Free food on shift from our menu.

Industry-leading family-friendly policies.

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift.

National recognition as a Wok Star.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven track record in maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for team and guests.
• Support in coaching and developing the kitchen team.
• Drive restaurant performance and deliver excellent results.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

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

Client: Wagamama

Location: Bournemouth, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

Job Description:

Senior Sous Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity, with over 165 restaurants. We are seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join us in our mission to nourish from bowl to soul.

The role |

As a Senior Sous Chef, you will be an inspiring 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.

If you |

• Focus on creating a caring and supportive environment, nurturing talent and role modeling a coaching culture.
• Are committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences, ensuring dishes meet high standards.
• Maintain impeccable food, health, and safety standards, and understand kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Build a coaching culture within your team, working closely with the Head Chef on recruitment and development.
• Are a proactive problem solver, able to make quick decisions on your feet.

What we look for |

• Experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with a caring approach.
• Proven track record in maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including GP and stock control.
• Experience managing labor costs and adapting to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams, fostering inclusivity and respect.
• Ability to think quickly and solve problems proactively.

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 vary by restaurant and are at guests' discretion).
• Free food on shift from our menu, with 50% off outside work.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including paid leave for expectant or adopting parents.
• Early access to new menus.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift.
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events.
• National recognition as a Wok Star.

Additional benefits include pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle-to-work 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 wages; 100% of tips go to our team members.