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Senior Sous Chef - Celebrate Individuality and Creativity in Culinary Leadership (Hiring Immediately), Basingstoke
Client: Wagamama
Location: Basingstoke
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 difference and appreciate personality over perfection — we call it be 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’ll be an inspirational leader, creating a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support in coaching and developing your team to excel while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.
What You Need to Do
* Focus on creating a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes, nurturing talent, and role-modeling a coaching culture.
* Ensure an excellent guest experience by maintaining high standards in dish 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 your Head Chef on recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
* Be a proactive problem solver, able to make quick decisions on your feet.
What We Look For
* Experienced Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced, complex environment.
* Strong communicator, capable of meaningful conversations with consideration and care.
* Proven experience in maintaining high standards of food, health, safety, and financial performance.
* Ability to manage labor costs and react to changing demands.
* Inspiring leader who engages and motivates their team to flourish.
* Passionate about creating an inclusive, respectful environment where everyone belongs.
* A forward-thinking problem solver with quick decision-making skills.
Benefits
* Bonus scheme — up to £3,000 annually
* Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
* Share of tips (tips go directly to the team, vary by restaurant)
* Free food on shift, 50% off outside work
* Industry-leading family-friendly policy: 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
* First to try new menus
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
* Wagamama parties with VIP guests
* National recognition as a Wok Star
Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle-to-work scheme, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.
Be you, be Wagamama.
Wagamama is proudly part of Disability Confident.
*Tips are 100% for our teams. Tips vary by restaurant, are at guests' discretion, and are not considered wages or guaranteed.
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