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

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

Job summary

Join an innovative restaurant chain as a Senior Sous Chef, where you will lead a dynamic kitchen team in a vibrant environment. This role emphasizes nurturing talent, ensuring exceptional food quality, and fostering a culture of inclusivity and support. With a focus on leadership and performance, you will drive the success of the restaurant while enjoying a range of benefits, including a bonus scheme and generous discounts. If you are passionate about food and creating memorable dining experiences, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Access to earnings before payday

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off outside work

Family-friendly policies

Early access to new menus

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Recognition programs

Pension schemes

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills for supportive conversations.
• Understanding of kitchen financials and food safety.

Responsibilities

• Create a caring and supportive environment for the team.
• Ensure high standards in food preparation and guest experience.
• Maintain health and safety standards and manage kitchen finances.

Skills

Team Leadership

Food Safety Standards

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Kitchen Financial Management

Job description

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

Client:

wagamama

Location:

southampton, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

Job Description:

senior sous chef | full time

At Wagamama, we celebrate difference and value personality over perfection. With over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join us on our journey to nourish both body and 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 continuous coaching and development of your team, drive restaurant performance, and ensure excellent results.

Responsibilities include |

• Creating a caring and supportive environment, celebrating successes, nurturing talent, and role modeling a coaching culture.
• Ensuring an exceptional guest experience by maintaining high standards in food preparation and team skills.
• Maintaining spotless food, health, and safety standards, and understanding financial performance, including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• Building a coaching culture within your team, working with the Head Chef on recruitment and development, and fostering personal and professional growth.
• Being a proactive problem solver, making quick decisions, and thinking on your feet.

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 maintaining high standards in food safety and hygiene.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit and stock control.
• Ability to manage labour costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams.
• Passion for creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and belongs.
• Problem-solving skills and quick decision-making abilities.

Benefits |

• 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 on shift and 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.
• Recognition programs like '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 100% for the team; actual tips vary by restaurant and are at guest discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.