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Senior Sous Chef - Restaurant Growth Champion (Hiring Immediately), Southampton
Client: wagamama
Location: Southampton, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
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EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views:
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Posted:
08.05.2025
Expiry Date:
22.06.2025
Job Description:
Designate Senior Sous Chef | Birmingham West | Full Time
At Wagamama, we celebrate differences and value personality over perfection. With over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join our team and help 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 to achieve their best, while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.
What You Will Do:
* Foster a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes and nurturing talent.
* Ensure an excellent guest experience by maintaining high standards in food preparation and team skills.
* Maintain spotless food, health, and safety standards; understand financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
* Build a coaching culture within your team, working with the Head Chef on recruitment and ongoing development.
* Be a proactive problem solver, making quick decisions when necessary.
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, ensuring your team feels supported.
* Proven ability to maintain high standards in food safety and hygiene.
* Knowledge of financial management including gross profit and stock control.
* Experience managing labor costs and adapting to changing demands.
* Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team.
* Commitment to creating an inclusive, respectful environment.
* Ability to think proactively and make quick decisions.
Benefits:
* Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually.
* Access up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream.
* Share of tips (tips vary by restaurant and are at guest discretion).
* Free food on shift from our menu and 50% off outside work to share with friends and family.
* Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents.
* First access to new menus.
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided.
* Wagamama parties and VIP guest events.
* National recognition as a Wok Star.
Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle-to-work 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 at guest discretion, vary by restaurant, and are not guaranteed wages.
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