senior sous chef - Nurturing and Inclusive Work Culture (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant as a Senior Sous Chef in Basingstoke, where you will inspire your team and deliver exceptional guest experiences. With a focus on nurturing talent and maintaining high standards, you will play a key role in our vibrant kitchen. Enjoy benefits like a bonus scheme, flexible earnings access, and industry-leading family-friendly policies.

Benefits

Bonus scheme—up to £3,000 annually

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Free food on shift

50% off outside of work

26 weeks full pay for expectant parents

Recognition as a nationwide Wok Star

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven track record in food, health, safety, and financial management.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for team and guests.
• Support and coach team to excel and drive restaurant performance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

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Senior Sous Chef - Nurturing and Inclusive Work 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 value personality over perfection—it's all about being you, be wagamama. 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 and coach your team to excel, drive restaurant performance, and deliver exceptional results.

What You Bring:

• Focus on creating a caring and supportive environment, celebrating successes, and nurturing talent—role modeling coaching within management.
• Dedication to providing an excellent guest experience, ensuring dishes meet high standards through personal effort and team development.
• Experience in maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards, and understanding financial performance, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Ability to build a coaching culture, working with your Head Chef to recruit and develop a strong team, fostering personal and professional growth.
• A proactive problem solver who can think quickly and make sound decisions.

What We Look For:

• Experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance through positive leadership in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to have meaningful conversations and support your team.
• Proven track record of 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 teams, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.
• Problem-solving skills with a quick thinking mindset.

What’s In It For You:

• Bonus scheme—up to £3,000 annually.
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream.
• Tips sharing.
• Free food on shift from our menu and 50% off outside of work.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents.
• Opportunity to try new menus first.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift.
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events.
• Recognition as a nationwide Wok Star through our program.

Additional benefits include pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle to work, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be You, Be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*100% of tips go to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant, are discretionary, and are not considered wages or guaranteed.