sous chef - Supportive team development focus (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a dynamic and supportive team as a Sous Chef at a renowned restaurant chain. This role emphasizes leadership and a passion for food, where you will inspire your team while ensuring high standards of food quality and safety. Enjoy flexible hours, competitive pay, and a variety of perks including free meals and bonuses. Be part of a company that celebrates individuality and values team development, making a significant impact in a vibrant kitchen environment.

Benefits

Weekly pay and tips sharing

Access to earnings before payday

£1000 annual bonus opportunity

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off outside work

Family-friendly policies

Uniform provided

Opportunity to try new menus

Recognition as a nationwide wok star

Qualifications

• Experience managing the line and coaching team members.
• Knowledge of kitchen financials including stock control.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to maintain food quality and standards.
• Create a positive environment for guests and team members.

Skills

Team Management

Food Quality Standards

Health and Safety Standards

Kitchen Financials

Education

Culinary Arts Diploma

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sous chef - Supportive team development focus (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 differences and value personality over perfection. 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 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 are looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about supporting and developing their team to maintain high standards
• Has experience managing the line, planning shifts, and coaching team members
• Supports food, health and safety standards, and understands kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs
• Loves celebrating success and recognizing individual needs

Wagamama offers:

• Weekly pay and tips sharing
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• £1000 annual bonus opportunity
• Flexible hours
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work
• Family-friendly policies including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Uniform provided for each shift
• Opportunity to try new menus first
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• 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 disability confident.

*Tips are 100% for our teams, vary by restaurant, and are at guest discretion. Tips are not wages and are not guaranteed.