sous chef - Celebrating Diversity and Individuality (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant in High Wycombe seeks a Sous Chef to create a positive environment for guests and staff. The ideal candidate will manage kitchen operations, ensure food quality, and support team development. Enjoy flexible hours, biweekly pay, and a variety of perks including bonuses and discounts.

Benefits

Biweekly pay plus tips

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

£1000 annual bonus opportunity

Flexible hours

Free food during shifts

50% off outside work

Family-friendly policies

Uniform provided

Recognition program

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience managing kitchen operations and planning shifts.
• Passionate about supporting and developing team to achieve high standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire kitchen team to maintain food quality and standards.
• Support food safety and health standards while managing costs.

Skills

Leadership

Food Safety

Team Development

Kitchen Operations

Job description

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

Client:

wagamama

Location:

high wycombe, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

4

Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

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 our team and help us nourish both body and soul.

The role |

As a sous chef, you will be a leader passionate about creating a positive environment for our guests and team. 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 to achieve high standards
• Has experience managing kitchen operations, planning shifts, and coaching team members
• Supports food safety, health and safety standards, and understands financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs
• Loves celebrating team successes 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 projects
• Free food during shifts and 50% off outside work
• 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 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.

*Tips are 100% for our teams and vary by restaurant. Tips are left at guests' discretion and are not guaranteed wages.