sous chef - Celebrating Diversity and Individuality (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Basildon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Wagamama as a Sous Chef in Basildon, where you'll lead a passionate team and create a positive environment. Enjoy flexible hours, biweekly pay, and a chance to celebrate team successes. We value individuality and diversity, offering a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

Biweekly pay plus tips

Access to earnings before payday

£1000 annual bonus opportunity

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

Family-friendly policies

Uniform provided

Training opportunities

Pension scheme

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience managing shifts and coaching team members.
• Passionate about supporting and developing their team.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Food Safety

Team Development

Financial Understanding

Job description

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sous chef - Celebrating Diversity and Individuality (Hiring Immediately), basildon

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

basildon, 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

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Job Description:

Sous Chef | Full time

At Wagamama, we celebrate diversity and individuality. With over 165 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, we are looking for a sous chef to join us 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 guests and team members. You should 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 to maintain 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 labour costs
• Loves celebrating team successes and recognizing individual needs

We’d love to hear from you if you...

• Are passionate about supporting your team, focusing on training and development
• Have experience managing shifts and coaching team members
• Support food safety standards and understand financial performance
• Enjoy celebrating success and recognizing individual needs

What’s in it for you |

• Biweekly pay plus 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
• Family-friendly policies including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting individuals
• Uniform provided for each shift
• Opportunity to try new menus first
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our recognition 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.

*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.