sous chef - Innovative Dining Experience (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join an innovative dining experience as a sous chef in Hemel Hempstead, where individuality and diversity are celebrated. This full-time position offers the chance to lead a passionate team, ensuring exceptional food quality and safety while fostering a supportive atmosphere. Enjoy biweekly pay, tips, and a £1000 annual bonus, along with flexible hours and free meals. Be part of a company that values its staff and offers numerous benefits, including family-friendly policies and opportunities for personal growth. This is your chance to make a meaningful impact in a vibrant culinary environment.

Benefits

Biweekly pay and tips

30% earnings access before payday

£1000 annual bonus opportunity

Flexible hours

Free shift meals

50% discount outside of work

Family-friendly policies

Uniform provided

Opportunity to try new menus

Recognition programs

Qualifications

• Experience managing kitchen operations and planning shifts.
• Passionate about supporting and developing team excellence.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high standards of food quality and safety.
• Inspire and engage the kitchen team for a positive environment.

Skills

Team Management

Kitchen Operations

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

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sous chef - Innovative Dining Experience (Hiring Immediately), hemel hempstead

Client: wagamama

Location: hemel hempstead, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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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 our team and contribute to our mission of nourishing both body and soul.

The role:

As a sous chef, you will lead with passion, ensuring high standards of food quality and safety. You will inspire and engage your team, fostering a positive environment for guests and staff alike.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about supporting and developing their team to achieve excellence
• Has experience managing kitchen operations, 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:

• Biweekly pay and tips
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with wagestream
• £1000 annual bonus opportunity
• Flexible hours
• Free shift meals and 50% discount outside of work
• Family-friendly policies including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Uniform provided
• Opportunity to try new menus first
• Wagamama parties and recognition programs

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

Be you, be wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the disability confident scheme.

*Tips are 100% for the team and vary by restaurant. Tips are discretionary and not considered wages.