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

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

Job summary

Join a dynamic brand as a Sous Chef, where individuality and personal development are celebrated. This role offers the chance to lead a passionate team in a vibrant kitchen environment, ensuring food quality and safety while fostering a positive atmosphere. Enjoy benefits like flexible hours, weekly pay, and an annual bonus, along with opportunities for professional growth. Be part of a company that values diversity and recognizes individual contributions, making every day a rewarding experience.

Benefits

Weekly pay and tips

Access to earnings before payday

£1000 annual bonus opportunity

Flexible hours

Free on-shift food

50% discount outside of work

Family-friendly policies

Uniform provided

Opportunity to try new menus

Recognition programs

Qualifications

• Experience managing kitchen operations and leading a team.
• Knowledge of food safety and financial management in a kitchen.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Team Management

Food Safety Standards

Kitchen Line Management

Stock Control

Coaching

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

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

reading, 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

At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. With over 165 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, we're looking for a sous chef to join us and help us 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 team members. You'll 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 successes and recognizing individual needs

Benefits include:

• Weekly pay and tips
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• £1000 annual bonus opportunity
• Flexible hours
• Free on-shift food and 50% discount outside of work
• Family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting individuals
• Uniform provided for each shift
• Opportunity to try new menus first
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• Recognition programs like 'Wok Star'

Additional benefits include pension, holiday, training, cycle schemes, discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*Tips are paid directly to team members; amounts vary by restaurant and are at guests' discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.