sous chef - Celebrating Diversity and Individuality (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Exeter; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant as a Sous Chef in Exeter, where you will lead a passionate team, ensuring high food quality and safety standards. Enjoy flexible hours, competitive pay, and various perks including an annual bonus and free meals.

Benefits

Biweekly pay plus tips

Access to earnings before payday

£1000 annual bonus opportunity

Flexible hours

Free shift meals

50% off meals outside work

Family-friendly policies

Uniform provided

Training opportunities

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience managing kitchen operations and planning shifts.
• Knowledge of food safety and financial aspects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the kitchen team to maintain high standards.
• Support food safety and health standards.

Skills

Team Development

Food Safety

Kitchen Operations

Job description

Job Title: Sous Chef - Celebrating Diversity and Individuality (Hiring Immediately), Exeter

Client:

wagamama

Location:

Exeter, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

4

Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

Job Description:

Role: Sous Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, we celebrate diversity and individuality, emphasizing personality over perfection. With over 165 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, we are seeking a sous chef to join our team and help us nourish from bowl to 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 kitchen operations, planning shifts, and coaching team members.
• Supports food safety, health, and safety standards, and understands financial aspects such as gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Loves celebrating team successes and recognizes individual drives and needs.

What’s in it for you:

• Biweekly pay plus tips
• Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with Wagestream
• £1000 annual bonus opportunity
• Flexible hours to support your side projects
• Free shift meals from our menu and 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading 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
• National recognition as a 'Wok Star'

Additional benefits include pension schemes, holiday allowance, 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 are voluntary, at guest discretion, and are not considered wages or guaranteed.