sous chef (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain is seeking a Sous Chef to join their dynamic team. The role involves leading the kitchen staff, ensuring food quality and safety, and fostering a positive work environment. The ideal candidate will have a passion for food and team development, with the ability to manage kitchen operations effectively. This position offers flexible hours, a bonus opportunity, and various perks, making it an exciting opportunity for culinary professionals.

Benefits

Biweekly pay + share of tips

Access to earnings before payday

£1000 annual bonus opportunity

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

Family-friendly policy

Clean uniform provided

Experience new menus first

Wagamama parties

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting team and maintaining high standards.
• Experienced in managing kitchen operations and coaching staff.
• Understanding of food health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the kitchen team to ensure food quality.
• Plan shifts and manage line operations effectively.
• Celebrate team successes and recognize individual needs.

Skills

Leadership

Food Quality

Team Development

Food Safety Standards

Job description

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Three whole decades of acting different, 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 continuous journey to nourish us all from bowl, to soul.

The role |

As a Sous Chef, you’ll be a leader who cares passionately about creating a positive place for our guests + our teams. A true expert in food quality + standards, with exceptional food knowledge, who uses this to lead, engage + inspire the team around you.

If you...

• Are passionate about supporting your team, focusing on training + developing others to help them be the best they can be and maintaining high standards.
• Are experienced in managing the line, planning shifts to ensure proper coverage + love working with the team, coaching on the go.
• Have experience supporting your kitchen’s food, health and safety standards, understanding financial performance including gross profit, stock control + labour costs.
• Loves to celebrate success with your team, recognizing what drives individuals and their needs.

We’d love to hear from you

What’s in it for you |

• Biweekly pay + share of the tips.
• Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with Wagestream.
• £1000 annual bonus opportunity.
• Flexible hours to support your side hustle.
• Free food on shift – yes, anything from our menu! Plus 50% outside of work to treat your friends + family.
• An industry-leading family-friendly policy (any expectant person or anyone adopting a child will receive 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay).
• Fresh, clean uniform provided by us for each shift.
• Be the first to experience our brand-new menus.
• Wagamama parties throughout the year with VIP guests.
• Be known nationwide as a Wok Star – our national recognition programme.

In addition to this, we offer the usual such as pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle to work scheme, retail + leisure discounts, discounted gym memberships + long service awards.

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of Disability Confident.

*100% of tips go to our teams. Actual tips by restaurant will vary. Tips are left solely at our guests’ discretion and are not considered wages by the company nor are they guaranteed in any way.