sous chef - Celebrating Diversity and Individuality (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant as a Sous Chef in Woking, where you will lead a team, ensure food quality, and create a positive dining experience. Enjoy flexible hours, biweekly pay, and a range of benefits including an annual bonus and free meals on shift.

Benefits

Biweekly pay and share of tips

Access to earnings before payday

£1000 annual bonus opportunity

Free food on shift

50% off meals outside work

26 weeks full pay for parents

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Expert in food quality and standards.
• Experience managing kitchen operations and training staff.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for guests and teams.
• Plan shifts and manage kitchen operations effectively.

Skills

Food Quality

Team Leadership

Food Safety Standards

Job description

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

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

woking, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

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Job Description:

Sous Chef | Full-time

Celebrating over three decades of acting differently, we don’t conform; we celebrate difference. Appreciating personality over perfection – we call it be you, be wagamama. With over 165 restaurants and growing in the UK + Ireland, we are looking for a sous chef to join us on our journey to nourish from bowl to soul.

The role |

As a sous chef, you’ll be a leader passionate about creating a positive environment for our guests and teams. You should be an expert in food quality and standards, with exceptional food knowledge, using this to lead, engage, and inspire your team.

If you...

• Are passionate about supporting your team, focusing on training and developing others to help them excel and maintain high standards.
• Have experience managing the line, planning shifts to ensure proper coverage, and enjoy coaching on the go.
• Support your kitchen’s food, health, and safety standards, and understand financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Love celebrating success, recognizing individual drivers and needs.

We’d love to hear from you

What’s in it for you |

• Biweekly pay and share of tips.
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream.
• £1000 annual bonus opportunity.
• Flexible hours to support side interests.
• Free food on shift – anything from our menu! Plus 50% off outside work to treat friends and family.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy: 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents.
• Fresh, clean uniform provided for each shift.
• Be the first to try our new menus.
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year.
• Nationwide recognition as a wok star through our recognition program.

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday leave, 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.

*100% of tips go to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant and are left at guests’ discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.