sous chef - Celebrating Diversity and Individuality (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant as a Sous Chef in Swindon, where you will lead a passionate team in a vibrant kitchen environment. At Wagamama, we celebrate diversity and individuality, offering a supportive workplace with flexible hours and numerous benefits. Your role will focus on maintaining high standards of food quality while nurturing your team's growth and success. Enjoy perks like biweekly pay, annual bonuses, and discounts on food.

Benefits

Biweekly pay and tips sharing

Access to earnings before payday

Annual bonus opportunity

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off outside work

Family-friendly policies

Uniform provided

Early access to new menus

Recognition as a nationwide wok star

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Food Safety

Team Development

Financial Performance

Job description

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

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

Swindon, Wiltshire, 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 in the UK and Ireland, we are looking for 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 the line, planning shifts, and coaching team members
• Supports food safety, health, and safety standards, understands financial performance including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs
• Loves celebrating team success and recognizing individual needs

Wagamama offers:

• Biweekly pay and tips sharing
• Access 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, including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Uniform provided for each shift
• Early access to new menus
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star

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