sous chef - Innovative Dining Experience (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An innovative dining experience is seeking a passionate sous chef to join their vibrant team in Basingstoke. This role offers the opportunity to lead a dedicated kitchen team, ensuring exceptional food quality and fostering a positive work environment. With a focus on personal and team development, you will play a key role in creating memorable dining experiences. Enjoy flexible hours, a competitive salary, and a range of exciting perks, including a generous annual bonus and discounts for friends and family. Join a forward-thinking company that values individuality and teamwork.

Benefits

Biweekly pay plus tips

Access to earnings before payday

£1000 annual bonus opportunity

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off food for friends and family

Family-friendly policies

Fresh uniform provided

Opportunity to try new menus

Recognition program

Qualifications

• Experience managing kitchen operations and leading a team.
• Strong understanding of food quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the kitchen team to maintain high food standards.
• Manage shifts and ensure food safety compliance.

Skills

Team Management

Food Safety Standards

Shift Planning

Coaching

Stock Control

Labor Cost Management

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sous chef - Innovative Dining Experience (Hiring Immediately), basingstoke

Client: wagamama

Location: Basingstoke

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 2

Posted: 08.05.2025

Expiry Date: 22.06.2025

Job Description:

Sous Chef | Full Time

At wagamama, we celebrate difference and value personality over perfection. With over 165 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, we are looking for a sous chef to join our team and contribute to nourishing our guests 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 will 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 to maintain high standards
• Has experience managing the line, planning shifts, and coaching on the go
• Supports food safety, health and safety standards, and understands financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs
• Loves celebrating team successes and recognizing individual needs

What’s in it for you:

• Biweekly pay plus a share of 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 and 50% off outside of work for friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Fresh, clean uniform provided for each shift
• Opportunity to try our new menus first
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events throughout the year
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star via our recognition program

Additional benefits include pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle to work, 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.