sous chef

wagamama; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular restaurant chain in Aylesbury is seeking a passionate Sous Chef. You will lead and inspire the kitchen team while upholding exceptional food quality and standards. The ideal candidate has experience in managing kitchen operations, supporting team training, and adhering to food safety regulations. This role offers weekly pay, a bonus opportunity, and numerous perks including free food on shift and a flexible schedule.

Benefits

Weekly pay + share of tips

£1000 annual bonus opportunity

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

Industry-leading family-friendly policy

Fresh clean uniform provided

Parties throughout the year

National recognition programme

Qualifications

• Experience in managing kitchen operations and planning shifts.
• Ability to lead and coach a team effectively.
• Strong knowledge of food health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the kitchen team while maintaining high standards.
• Support the training and development of team members.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and financial performance.

Skills

Leadership

Food quality standards

Team training and development

Food health and safety standards

Financial understanding including gross profit

Job description

the role

as a sous chef you’ll be a leader who cares passionately about creating a positive place for our guests + our teams. a true expert in food quality + standards, with exceptional food knowledge, who uses this to lead, engage + inspire the team around you

if you...

• are passionate about supporting your team, focusing on training + developing others to help them be the best they can be and maintaining high standards
• are experienced in managing the line, planning shifts to sure we have the right cover + love working with the team, coaching on the go
• have experience in supporting with your kitchen’s food, health and safety standards, understanding financial performance of a kitchen including gross profit, stock control + labour costs
• love to celebrate success with your team, recognising what drives individuals and their needs

we’d love to hear from you

wok’s in it for you|

• weekly pay + share of the tips
• £1000 annual bonus opportunity
• flexible hours to support your side hustle
• free food on shift – yes anything from our menu! plus 50% outside of work to treat your friends + family
• an industry leading family friendly policy (any expectant person or anyone adopting a child will receive 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay)
• fresh clean uniform provided by us for each shift
• be the first to experience our brand-new menus
• wagamama parties throughout the year with vip guests
• be known nationwide as a wok star – our national recognition programme

in addition to this, we offer the usual such as, pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle to work scheme, retail + leisure discounts, discounted gym memberships + long service awards

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