sous chef - Celebrating Diversity and Individuality (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain in the UK seeks a passionate sous chef to join their team in Stevenage. The role focuses on leadership, food quality, and team development while celebrating diversity and individuality. Enjoy flexible hours, biweekly pay, and various benefits including bonuses and discounts.

Benefits

Biweekly pay and tips sharing

Access to earnings before payday

£1000 annual bonus opportunity

Flexible hours

Free food during shifts

50% discount outside of work

Family-friendly policies

Uniform provided

Recognition programs

Pension schemes

Qualifications

• Experience managing the kitchen line and planning shifts.
• Understanding of financial aspects like gross profit and stock control.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the kitchen team to maintain high standards.
• Create a positive environment for guests and team members.

Skills

Leadership

Food Safety

Team Development

Kitchen Management

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

Client: Wagamama

Location: Stevenage

Job Category: Other

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Yes

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

Job Description:

Sous chef | Full-time

At Wagamama, we celebrate diversity and individuality, valuing personality over perfection. With over 165 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, we are looking for a sous chef to join our team and contribute to nourishing 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’re looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about supporting and developing their team, maintaining high standards
• Has experience managing the kitchen 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 success and recognizing individual needs

What we offer:

• Biweekly pay and tips sharing
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• £1000 annual bonus opportunity
• Flexible hours to support side pursuits
• Free food during shifts and 50% discount outside of 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 programs like the nationwide 'Wok Star'

Additional benefits include pension schemes, holidays, training, cycle-to-work schemes, 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 team members; they vary by restaurant and are at guest discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.