sous chef - Innovative Dining Experience (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An innovative dining experience seeks a passionate Sous Chef to join their vibrant team. This role offers the opportunity to lead a kitchen, ensuring high food quality and safety standards while fostering a positive environment for both guests and staff. With flexible hours and a supportive culture, you can thrive in your culinary career while enjoying generous perks like free meals and a bonus opportunity. Join a forward-thinking company that celebrates individuality and diversity, and be part of a team that values your contributions and growth.

Benefits

Biweekly pay and tips

Access to earnings before payday

Annual bonus opportunity

Flexible hours

Free on-shift food

50% off meals outside work

Family-friendly policies

New uniforms provided

Opportunities to try new menu items

Recognition programs

Qualifications

• Experience managing kitchen operations and leading a team.
• Strong understanding of food safety and financial management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire kitchen team to maintain high food quality standards.
• Manage kitchen line, plan shifts, and coach team members.

Skills

Team Management

Food Quality Standards

Food Safety

Stock Control

Labor Costs Management

Job description

Job Title: Sous Chef - Innovative Dining Experience (Hiring Immediately), Woking

Client: Wagamama

Location: Woking, 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 looking for a Sous Chef to join us on our journey to nourish both body and 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.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about supporting and developing their team to maintain high standards
• Has experience managing the kitchen line, planning shifts, and coaching team members
• Supports food safety, health and safety standards, and understands financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs
• Loves celebrating success and recognizing 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 of work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies
• New uniforms provided for each shift
• Opportunities to try new menu items first
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• Recognition through our nationwide Wok Star program

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