Innovative Sous Chef (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a dynamic and innovative team as a Junior Sous Chef at a leading restaurant chain. This exciting role offers the opportunity to develop your leadership skills while creating a positive environment for both guests and team members. You will manage kitchen operations, ensuring high food quality and safety standards, while also enjoying benefits like flexible hours, free meals, and a family-friendly policy. If you're passionate about culinary excellence and team success, this is the perfect opportunity for you to shine in a vibrant setting.

Benefits

Weekly Pay and Tips Share

Access to Earnings Before Payday

Flexible Hours

Free Food on Shift

50% Off Outside Work

26 Weeks Full Pay for Expectant Parents

Uniform Provided

Opportunity to Try New Menus

Wagamama Parties

Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Passionate about developing team members and maintaining high standards.
• Knowledgeable in food safety and kitchen financials.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen line and plan shifts effectively.
• Lead and inspire team members to achieve excellence.

Skills

Team Management

Food Safety Standards

Kitchen Financials

Food Quality

Education

Culinary Arts Certification

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

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Innovative Sous Chef (Hiring Immediately), Slough

Client: Wagamama

Location: Slough, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

Job Description:

Junior Sous Chef | Full time

At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. With over 165 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, we are looking for a Junior Sous Chef to join our team and contribute to our mission to nourish from bowl to soul.

The role |

As a Junior Sous Chef, you will be a developing leader passionate about creating a positive environment for guests and team members. You will be an expert in food quality and standards, using your knowledge to lead, engage, and inspire your team.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about supporting and developing their team while maintaining high standards
• Is ready to manage the kitchen line, plan shifts, and coach team members
• Understands food safety, health and safety standards, and has knowledge of kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs
• Loves to celebrate team successes and recognizes individual drives and needs

What’s in it for you |

• Weekly pay and tips share
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Flexible hours supporting side pursuits
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy with 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Uniform provided for each shift
• Opportunity to try new menus first
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• Recognition as a nationwide 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 the Disability Confident scheme.

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