sous chef - Dynamic brand with a focus on individuality and personal development (Hiring Immedi[...]

JR United Kingdom; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to join their dynamic team in High Wycombe. This role emphasizes individuality and personal development, allowing you to create a positive environment for both guests and team members. As a Sous Chef, you will lead your team in maintaining high food quality and safety standards while also focusing on their training and development. With flexible hours, weekly pay, and a range of exciting perks, this position offers a fantastic opportunity to grow in a supportive and vibrant culinary environment.

Benefits

Weekly pay plus tips

Access to earnings before payday

£1000 annual bonus opportunity

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off meals outside work

Family-friendly policy

Fresh uniform provided

Exclusive menu tastings

Recognition program

Qualifications

• Experience managing kitchen teams and ensuring food quality.
• Passionate about training and development of team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen team to maintain high food quality and standards.
• Plan shifts and manage line operations effectively.

Skills

Team Management

Food Safety Standards

Shift Planning

Coaching and Training

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sous chef - Dynamic brand with a focus on individuality and personal development (Hiring Immediately), High Wycombe

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

High Wycombe, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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Job Description:

Sous Chef | Full-time

For over three decades, we’ve celebrated individuality and non-conformity. We appreciate personality over perfection – we call it be you, be wagamama. With over 165 restaurants across the UK and 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 guests and teams. You’ll be an expert in food quality and standards, using your knowledge to lead, engage, and inspire your team.

If you...

• Are passionate about supporting your team, focusing on training and development 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 team successes and recognizing individual needs

We’d love to hear from you

What’s in it for you |

• Weekly pay plus a share of tips
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• £1000 annual bonus opportunity
• Flexible hours to support your side hustle
• Free food on shift 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, 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, are at guests' discretion, and are not guaranteed wages or considered part of salary.