sous chef

wagamama; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant as a Sous Chef in Aylesbury, where you'll lead a team dedicated to high food quality and safety standards. Enjoy a range of benefits, including weekly pay, a bonus opportunity, and free meals during shifts. This role offers a chance to develop and celebrate success within a supportive team.

Benefits

Weekly pay and share of tips

£1000 annual bonus opportunity

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

Family-friendly policy

Clean uniform provided

New menu tastings

Recognition programme

Pension scheme

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Experience managing the line and planning shifts.
• Knowledge of food safety and financial performance.
• Passion for team development and high standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire your team in high-quality food production.
• Manage the kitchen line and ensure food safety.
• Coach team members on proper techniques and standards.

Skills

Food Quality

Team Leadership

Training and Development

Food Safety Standards

Financial Performance

Job description

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Position: Sous Chef

As a sous chef, you’ll be a leader who cares passionately about creating a positive environment for our guests and teams. You will be a true expert in food quality and standards, with exceptional food knowledge, using this to lead, engage, and inspire your team.

If you...

• are passionate about supporting your team, focusing on training and developing others to help them excel and maintain high standards;
• have experience managing the line, planning shifts to ensure proper coverage, and coaching on the go;
• are experienced in maintaining food, health, and safety standards, and understand the financial performance of a kitchen, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs;
• love celebrating success with your team, recognizing individual drivers and needs;

We’d love to hear from you!

What’s in it for you?

• Weekly pay and a share of tips;
• £1000 annual bonus opportunity;
• Flexible hours to support your side hustle;
• Free food on shift — anything from our menu! Plus 50% off outside of work to treat friends and family;
• An industry-leading family-friendly policy (expectant persons or those adopting a child receive 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay);
• Fresh, clean uniform provided for each shift;
• Be the first to experience our brand-new menus;
• Wagamama parties throughout the year with VIP guests;
• Nationwide recognition as a wok star through our recognition programme.

In addition, we offer benefits such as pension scheme, holiday entitlement, training, cycle-to-work scheme, retail and leisure discounts, discounted gym memberships, and long service awards.