Deputy Head Chef (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Basildon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant and dynamic team as a Sous Chef at a renowned restaurant chain. In this role, you'll lead with passion, ensuring high standards of food quality while fostering a supportive and engaging environment for your team. This position offers flexible hours, a chance to celebrate successes, and a variety of perks including biweekly pay, bonuses, and discounts. If you're passionate about culinary excellence and team development, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Biweekly pay and tips

Access to earnings before payday

£1000 annual bonus opportunity

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off meals outside work

Family-friendly policies

Uniform provided

New menu experiences

Recognition programme

Qualifications

• Experience managing kitchen operations and coaching team members.
• Understanding of food safety and financial aspects in a kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team ensuring high standards of food quality.
• Inspire and engage team members while maintaining a positive environment.

Skills

Team Management

Kitchen Operations

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Job description

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Deputy Head Chef (Hiring Immediately), Basildon

Client: wagamama

Location: Basildon, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 4

Posted: 08.05.2025

Expiry Date: 22.06.2025

Job Description:

Sous Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, we celebrate difference and value personality over perfection. With over 165 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, we are looking for a Sous Chef to join us in nourishing both body and soul.

The Role:

As a Sous Chef, you will lead with passion, ensuring high standards of food quality and creating a positive environment for guests and team members. Your expertise will inspire and engage your team.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about supporting and developing their team to achieve excellence
• Has experience managing kitchen operations, 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 success and recognizing individual contributions

What’s in it for you:

• Biweekly pay and tips
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• £1000 annual bonus opportunity
• Flexible hours to support your side hustle
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work to treat friends and family
• 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 experience new menus first
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our recognition programme

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.

*100% of tips go to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant and are at guests' discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.