senior sous chef - Inclusive Culture and Team Development (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking restaurant group as a Senior Sous Chef, where individuality and diversity are celebrated. In this role, you will lead a kitchen team, ensuring exceptional guest experiences and maintaining high food safety standards. You'll be instrumental in coaching and developing your team while managing kitchen financials and labor costs. With industry-leading family-friendly policies and a supportive environment, this position offers the chance to thrive and grow within a dynamic team. If you're passionate about culinary excellence and fostering talent, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually

Access to earnings before payday

Tips sharing

Free food on shift

50% off food for friends and family

Family-friendly policies

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

Recognition program

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills for supportive conversations.

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive environment for team and guests.
• Drive restaurant performance and ensure high standards.

Skills

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Problem Solving

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wagamama

Location:

portsmouth, hampshire, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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Job Description:

senior sous chef | full time

At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity, with over 165 restaurants worldwide. We are seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join our team and contribute to our mission 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 support ongoing coaching and development, drive restaurant performance, and ensure exceptional results.

If you |

• Focus on creating a caring and supportive environment, celebrating successes, nurturing talent, and role modeling a coaching culture.
• Are committed to delivering an excellent guest experience, ensuring each dish meets high standards and your team is equipped with the necessary skills.
• Have experience maintaining food safety, health standards, and understanding financial aspects such as gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Are dedicated to building a coaching culture, working with your Head Chef on recruitment and development, and fostering growth.
• Are 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 communication skills, with the ability to have considerate and supportive conversations.
• Experience in maintaining high standards of food safety and health standards.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including GP and stock control.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to think on your feet.

Wok’s in it for you |

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually.
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream.
• Tips sharing.
• Free food on shift, plus 50% off outside work for friends and family.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents.
• Early access to new menus.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided.
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events.
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our program.

Additional benefits include pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle 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 100% for our teams and vary by restaurant. Tips are discretionary and not considered wages or guaranteed.