Culinary Brigade Leader (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Woking; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Wagamama as a Sous Chef in Woking, where you'll lead a passionate team focused on food quality and guest experience. Enjoy flexible hours, biweekly pay, and a £1000 annual bonus. Be part of a diverse environment that celebrates individuality.

Benefits

Biweekly pay and tips sharing

Access to earnings before payday

£1000 annual bonus opportunity

Flexible hours

Free on-shift food

50% discount outside work

Family-friendly policies

Uniform provided

Opportunity to try new menus

Recognition through Wok Star program

Qualifications

• Experience managing the line and planning shifts.
• Passionate about developing team standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the kitchen team.
• Ensure food quality and safety standards are met.

Skills

Food Safety

Team Leadership

Coaching

Stock Control

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Culinary Brigade Leader (Hiring Immediately), Woking

Client: Wagamama

Location: Woking, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

Job Description:

Sous Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. With over 165 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, we are seeking a sous chef to join our team on our journey to nourish both body and soul.

The Role:

As a sous chef, you will be a leader passionate about creating a positive environment for our guests and team. You will be an expert in food quality and standards, using your knowledge to lead, engage, and inspire your team.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about supporting and developing their team to uphold high standards
• Has experience managing the line, planning shifts, and coaching team members
• Supports food safety, health and safety standards, and understands financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs
• Loves celebrating team successes and recognizing individual drives and needs

What’s in it for you:

• Biweekly pay and tips sharing
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream
• £1000 annual bonus opportunity
• Flexible hours to support your side activities
• Free on-shift food and 50% discount outside work
• Family-friendly policies including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Uniform provided for each shift
• Opportunity to try our new menus first
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• Recognition through our nationwide Wok Star program

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 the Disability Confident scheme.

*Tips are 100% for the team; amounts vary by restaurant and are at guest discretion. Tips are not considered wages or guaranteed by the company.