sous chef - Supportive team development focus (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to join their supportive team in Crawley. This role focuses on creating a positive environment while ensuring high food quality and safety standards. You will lead a dynamic kitchen team, manage shifts, and celebrate successes together. With flexible hours and industry-leading family-friendly policies, this position offers a unique opportunity to grow in a vibrant culinary environment. If you are dedicated to excellence and enjoy nurturing talent, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Weekly pay and share of tips

Access to earnings before payday

£1000 annual bonus opportunity

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off food for friends and family

Family-friendly policies

Fresh uniform provided

Opportunity to try new menus

Recognition program

Qualifications

• Experience managing kitchen staff and ensuring food quality.
• Ability to coach and train team members effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team to maintain high standards.
• Plan shifts and manage food safety standards.

Skills

Team Management

Food Quality Standards

Health and Safety Standards

Financial Management

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sous chef - Supportive team development focus (Hiring Immediately), Crawley, West Sussex

Client: Wagamama

Location: Crawley, West Sussex, 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 diversity and individuality, valuing personality over perfection. With over 165 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, we are seeking 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 who cares about creating a positive environment for our guests and team. 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 your team, focusing on training and development to help them excel and maintain high standards
• Have experience managing the line, planning shifts to ensure proper coverage, and coaching on the go
• Support your kitchen’s food, health, safety standards, and understand financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labour costs
• Love celebrating team successes and recognizing individual drives and needs

We’d love to hear from you

What’s in it for you |

• Weekly pay and share of tips
• Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with Wagestream
• £1000 annual bonus opportunity
• Flexible hours to support your side hustle
• Free food on shift, plus 50% off outside of work for friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Fresh, clean uniform provided for each shift
• Opportunity to try our new menus first
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
• 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 the Disability Confident scheme.

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