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Head Culinary Development Chef (Hiring Immediately), Portsmouth, Hampshire
Client: Wagamama
Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views: 3
Posted: 08.05.2025
Expiry Date: 22.06.2025
Job Description:
Senior Sous Chef | Full Time
At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity, with over 165 restaurants committed to nourishing both body and soul. We are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join us on our journey.
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 continuous coaching and development, driving restaurant performance and achieving excellent results.
What You Bring:
* Focus on creating a caring, listening environment, celebrating successes, nurturing talent, and role modeling a coaching culture.
* Dedication to delivering an exceptional guest experience, ensuring dishes meet high standards and your team is well-equipped.
* Experience maintaining high standards of food safety, health, and safety, and understanding kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
* Ability to build a coaching culture, recruit, and develop your team, fostering personal and professional growth.
* Problem-solving skills, quick decision-making, and adaptability.
What We Look For:
* Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced environment.
* Strong communication skills, with a caring approach to team support.
* Experience in maintaining kitchen standards, financial performance, and managing labor costs.
* Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams, fostering respect and inclusion.
* Proactive problem-solving abilities.
What We Offer:
* Bonus scheme up to £3,000/year
* Access to Wagestream for early earnings
* Tips share
* Free on-shift food and 50% off outside work
* Industry-leading family-friendly policies
* First access to new menus
* Chef whites provided
* Wagamama parties and VIP events
* National recognition as a Wok Star
Additional benefits include pension, holidays, training, cycle schemes, discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.
Be You, Be Wagamama
Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.
*100% tips go to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant and are at guest discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.
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