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Senior Sous Chef | Full-Time Position
Salary & Benefits Position offers OTE £43,600 (comprising £40,600 base salary + £3,000 annual bonus) + tips.
Location Working in the heart of Winchester, just a short walk from the train station and well-connected by local buses.
About Wagamama
At Wagamama, food is life. Our kitchens thrive on fresh, fast-paced, and authentic cooking—no shortcuts, just big energy and bold flavours. As Senior Sous Chef, you’ll:
- Lead the pass and team on a daily basis
- Drive food quality and kitchen culture
- Support chefs in growing and performing their best
- Maintain pace, solve problems, and continuously improve operations using Kaizen principles
This role is ideal for aspiring Head Chefs seeking tangible responsibility, impact, and growth.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Creating a supportive, inclusive culture where your team feels valued and excited to work
- Ensuring high food quality and vibrant kitchen dynamics
- Mentoring chefs to developmental and career success
- Hands-on participation in prep and kitchen challenges
- Driving smaller, continuous improvements—both in processes and morale
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Great Fit If You…
✔ Are an experienced kitchen manager/senior sous chef eager for new challenges ✔ Energy thrives on fresh, wholesome food ✔ Love the rush of fast-paced service ✔ Value people and safety alongside food craft ✔ Aspire to transition into a head chef role ✔ Embrace connection, passion, and positivity
What You’ll Get
- A culture that invests in your growth, well-being, and identity
- Up to £3,000 annual bonus
- Share of tips – 100% allocated to teams
- 50% off staff meals outside work
- Free meals on shift
- Earned wage access through Wagestream’s early pay
- New parent provisions: 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay
- 30% discounts at Brunning & Price pubs + Barburrito and beyond
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Additional benefits:
- Pension scheme
- Competitive holiday allowance
- Training programmes
- Cycle to work scheme
- Retail/leisure access + gym discounts
- Long service awards
How We Work
“We’re a disability-confident employer. Our bench welcomes everyone—wherever you’re from, who you are.”
Tips Policy 100% of service tips go to our teams. Actual amounts vary and depend on customer discretion. Tips are additional to wages—there is no minimum guarantee.
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