sous chef - Celebrating Diversity and Individuality (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join Wagamama as a sous chef in Reading, where diversity and individuality are celebrated. You'll lead a passionate team, ensuring food quality and safety while creating a positive environment. Enjoy flexible hours, biweekly pay, and various benefits.

Benefits

Biweekly pay plus tips

Access to up to 30% of earnings before payday

£1000 annual bonus opportunity

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off outside work

Pension scheme

Training

Cycle to work scheme

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience managing the line and planning shifts.
• Passionate about supporting and developing their team.

Responsibilities

• Lead, engage, and inspire the team.
• Support food safety and health standards.

Skills

Leadership

Food Quality Standards

Team Development

Food Safety

Financial Awareness

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

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

reading, United Kingdom

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Other

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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, valuing personality over perfection—be you, be wagamama. With over 165 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, we are seeking a sous chef to join us on our journey to 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, with exceptional knowledge, using this 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 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
• celebrates team successes and recognizes individual needs

Wagamama offers:

• biweekly pay plus tips
• access to up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• £1000 annual bonus opportunity
• flexible hours to support side projects
• free food on shift and 50% off outside work
• industry-leading family-friendly policies
• uniform provided for each shift
• early access to new menus
• Wagamama parties and VIP events
• nationwide recognition as a wok star

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 left at guests' discretion; they are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.