sous chef - Innovative Dining Experience (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Luton; 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 Luton. This role offers the chance to lead kitchen operations, inspire team growth, and maintain high standards in food quality. With flexible hours, biweekly pay, and a chance to earn bonuses, this is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic environment. Enjoy benefits like free meals during shifts, discounts, and a family-friendly policy. If you thrive in a fast-paced kitchen and want to make a difference, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Biweekly pay and tips

30% earnings access before payday

Annual bonus opportunity

Flexible hours

Free on-shift food

50% off food outside work

Family-friendly policy

Uniform provided

Opportunities to try new menus

Recognition as a nationwide wok star

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen operations and managing a team.
• Strong understanding of food safety and financial aspects.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations and manage team members effectively.
• Ensure high food quality and maintain health and safety standards.

Skills

Team Management

Food Safety Standards

Kitchen Operations

Financial Management

Education

Culinary Arts Certification

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sous chef - Innovative Dining Experience (Hiring Immediately), luton, bedfordshire

Client: wagamama

Location: luton, bedfordshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

Job Description:

Sous chef | full time

Celebrating individuality, wagamama with over 165 restaurants in the UK + Ireland, is looking for a sous chef to join our journey to nourish from bowl to soul.

The role |

As a sous chef, you will lead with passion, ensuring high standards in food quality and standards, inspiring your team through your expertise.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Supports and trains team members, fostering their growth
• Manages kitchen operations, plans shifts, and coaches on the go
• Maintains food, health, and safety standards, and understands financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labour costs
• Celebrates team successes and recognizes individual needs

What’s in it for you |

• Biweekly pay and tips
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with wagestream
• £1000 annual bonus opportunity
• Flexible hours to support your side hustle
• Free on-shift food and 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy with 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Uniform provided for each shift
• Opportunity to try new menus
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• Recognition as a nationwide 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 100% for our teams; they vary by restaurant and are at guests' discretion, not guaranteed wages.