sous chef - Innovative Dining Experience (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An innovative dining experience is seeking a passionate sous chef to join a vibrant team in Swindon. This role offers the opportunity to lead kitchen operations, inspire team members, and ensure high food quality standards. You will enjoy flexible hours, competitive pay, and an annual bonus, alongside a range of benefits including free meals during shifts and discounts outside of work. Join a company that values individuality and diversity, providing a supportive environment for both staff and guests. If you're ready to make a difference in a dynamic kitchen, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Biweekly pay plus tips

Access to earnings before payday

£1000 annual bonus opportunity

Flexible hours

Free on-shift food

50% off outside of work

Family-friendly policies

Uniform provided

Opportunity to try new menus

National recognition as a Wok Star

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy kitchen environment as a sous chef or similar role.
• Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations and manage team performance.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Team Management

Food Safety Compliance

Kitchen Operations Management

Training and Coaching

Education

Culinary Arts Certification

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sous chef - Innovative Dining Experience (Hiring Immediately), Swindon, Wiltshire

Client: Wagamama

Location: Swindon, Wiltshire, 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

At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. With over 165 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, we are looking for a sous chef to join our team and help us nourish from bowl to soul.

The Role |

As a sous chef, you will lead with passion, ensuring high standards of food quality and creating a positive environment for guests and team members. You will be a food expert, inspiring and engaging your team.

We are looking for someone who:

• Supports and trains team members to excel and maintain high standards
• Manages kitchen operations, plans shifts, and coaches team members
• Ensures compliance with food, health, and safety standards, and understands financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs
• Celebrates team successes and recognizes individual needs

Wagamama Offers:

• Biweekly pay plus tips
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• £1000 annual bonus opportunity
• Flexible hours
• Free on-shift food and 50% off 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 VIP guest events
• National recognition as a Wok Star

Additional benefits include pension, holidays, training, cycle scheme, discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is a proud Disability Confident employer.

*Tips are at guest discretion and are not guaranteed wages. 100% of tips go to team members.