sous chef - Innovative Dining Experience (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Crawley; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative dining experience is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to join their team in Crawley. This role offers the opportunity to lead a dynamic kitchen environment while ensuring the highest food quality and safety standards. You will play a crucial role in developing your team, managing kitchen operations, and celebrating successes together. Enjoy flexible hours, biweekly pay, and a generous annual bonus opportunity, alongside industry-leading family-friendly policies. Join a company that values individuality and diversity, and be part of a culinary journey that nourishes from bowl to soul.

Benefits

Biweekly pay plus tips

Access to earnings before payday

£1000 annual bonus opportunity

Flexible hours

Free shift meals

50% off meals outside work

Industry-leading family-friendly policies

Uniform provided

Opportunity to experience new menus first

Recognition program

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting and developing your team.
• Experience managing kitchen operations and coaching team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the kitchen team while ensuring food quality.
• Support food safety and health standards in the kitchen.

Skills

Team Management

Food Safety Standards

Kitchen Financials

Shift Planning

Education

Culinary Arts Certification

Job description

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sous chef - Innovative Dining Experience (Hiring Immediately), Crawley, West Sussex

Client:

wagamama

Location:

Crawley, West Sussex, United Kingdom

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 individuality and diversity, with over 165 restaurants across the UK and Ireland. We are seeking a Sous Chef to join us in our mission to nourish from bowl to soul.

The role |

As a Sous Chef, you will 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.

if you...

• Are passionate about supporting and developing your team to maintain high standards
• Have experience managing the kitchen line, planning shifts, and coaching team members
• Support food safety, health and safety standards, and understand kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs
• Enjoy celebrating team successes and recognizing individual needs

we’d love to hear from you

wok’s in it for you|

• Biweekly pay plus tips
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• £1000 annual bonus opportunity
• Flexible hours to support side projects
• Free shift meals from our menu and 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Uniform provided for each shift
• Opportunity to experience new menus first
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• Recognition as a nationwide 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 Disability Confident.

*100% of tips go to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant and are at guests' discretion; they are not guaranteed wages.