Sous Chef Team Leader (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a vibrant and inclusive team as a Sous Chef at a popular dining establishment. This full-time role invites you to lead a passionate kitchen team, ensuring exceptional food quality and a positive environment. With flexible hours, a generous bonus structure, and industry-leading family-friendly policies, this position is perfect for those looking to grow in a dynamic culinary setting. Enjoy perks like free meals, discounts, and recognition programs that celebrate your contributions. If you're ready to nourish from bowl to soul, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

Weekly pay and share of tips

Access to earnings before payday

£1000 annual bonus opportunity

Flexible hours

Free shift meals

50% off meals outside work

Family-friendly policies

Fresh uniform provided

Opportunity to try new menus

Recognition program

Qualifications

• Experience managing kitchen operations and team development.
• Strong knowledge of food quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the kitchen team to maintain high standards.
• Manage line operations and ensure food safety compliance.

Skills

Team Leadership

Food Safety Standards

Kitchen Management

Stock Control

Education

Culinary Arts Certification

Job description

Client:

wagamama

Location:

Job Category:

Other

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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 from bowl to soul.

The role |

As a Sous Chef, you will be a leader passionate about creating a positive environment for guests and your team. You should be an expert in food quality and standards, using your knowledge to lead, engage, and inspire your team.

If you...

• Are passionate about supporting and developing your team to maintain high standards.
• Have experience managing the line, planning shifts, and coaching team members.
• Support food safety, health and safety standards, and understand kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Loved to celebrate team successes and recognize individual needs.

We’d love to hear from you

What’s in it for you |

• Weekly pay and share of tips (100% tips go to our teams).
• Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with Wagestream.
• £1000 annual bonus opportunity.
• Flexible hours to support your side pursuits.
• Free shift meals from our menu and 50% off outside work to treat 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 throughout the year with VIP guests.
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our recognition program.

We also offer pension schemes, holiday pay, 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.

*Tips are at guests' discretion and are not guaranteed wages. Tips are not considered part of wages and vary by restaurant.

Please note that if you are not a passport holder of the country for the vacancy, you might need a work permit. Check our Blog for more information.

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Created on 08/05/2025 by JR United Kingdom