Senior Sous Chef | Full Time
OTE £43,600pa (formed of £40,600 base salary + £3,000 bonus) + tips
Based at Whiteley Shopping Centre, our restaurant is well connected via the M27 and local transport routes. With free parking on site, it’s a convenient place to work, surrounded by shops, entertainment, and plenty of community buzz every day.
Wagamama, food is life. Our kitchens are all about fresh food, fast‑paced, and full of real people making real food. No microwaves, no shortcuts, just big energy and bigger flavours. As Senior Sous Chef, you’ll run the pass, lead the team, and bring the buzz. It’s a role built for head chefs in the making, with real responsibility, real impact and real food.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Creating a place where your team feels safe, seen, and proud to show up
* Ensuring food quality and kitchen vibes stay sky‑high
* Mentoring chefs and helping them grow
* Jumping into prep, solving problems, and keeping pace
* Thinking with a Kaizen mindset – constantly spotting the little ways we can do things better, then making them happen
You’ll Love This Role If You…
* You’re currently a kitchen manager or senior sous chef eager to take the next step
* You thrive working with fresh food
* You love the energy of a busy service
* You care about food, people, and creating a safe space
* You want the opportunity to grow into a head chef
* You believe kitchens should be full of energy, passion and connection
What You’ll Get
* A culture that backs your growth, wellbeing & individuality
* Up to £3,000 annual bonus
* A share of tips*
* 50% off Wagamama outside of work
* Free meals on shift
* Early access to earned pay with Wagestream
* 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for new parents
* 30% off at our other brands (Brunning & Price pubs, Barburrito + more)
In addition to this, we offer benefits such as a pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle to work scheme, retail & leisure discounts, discounted gym memberships & long service awards.
Feed Yourself, Feed Others
100% of tips go to our teams. Actual tips by restaurant will vary. Tips are left solely at our guest’s discretion and are not considered wages by the company nor are they guaranteed in any way.
We’re proud to be a disability‑confident employer. No matter where you’re from or who you are, you’ve got a place at our bench.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
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