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Professional Kitchen Manager (Hiring Immediately), Southampton
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Client:
wagamama
Location:
Southampton, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Views:
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Posted:
08.05.2025
Expiry Date:
22.06.2025
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Job Description:
Senior Sous Chef | Full Time
At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. With over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join our team and help us 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 continuous coaching and development, drive restaurant performance, and deliver exceptional results.
If you |
* Focus on creating a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes, and nurturing talent.
* Are dedicated to providing an excellent guest experience, ensuring every dish meets high standards.
* Are experienced in maintaining food, health, and safety standards, and understand financial performance including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
* Are committed to building a coaching culture, working with your Head Chef to develop your team.
* Are a proactive problem solver, able to think quickly and make decisions.
What we look for |
* Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
* Strong communication skills, with the ability to have meaningful conversations.
* Experience in maintaining high standards of food safety and health standards.
* Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit and stock control.
* Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
* Leadership qualities that inspire and engage the team.
* Passion for creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected.
* A forward-thinking problem solver.
What’s in it for you |
* Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually.
* Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream.
* Share of tips.
* Free food on shift, plus 50% off outside work for friends and family.
* Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including paid leave for expectant or adopting parents.
* Opportunity to try new menus first.
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided.
* Wagamama parties and VIP guest events.
* Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our program.
We also offer pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle-to-work schemes, discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.
Be you, be Wagamama
Wagamama is proudly part of Disability Confident.
*Tips are 100% for the team, vary by restaurant, and are at guests' discretion. Tips are not wages and are not guaranteed.
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