Sous Chef Team Leader (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Sous Chef Team Leader in Slough. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead a passionate team while ensuring exceptional food quality and safety standards. With flexible hours and generous benefits, including a £1000 annual bonus and family-friendly policies, this position is perfect for someone eager to make a difference in a vibrant kitchen environment. Join a company that values individuality and celebrates team success, where your contributions will be recognized and rewarded.

Benefits

Weekly pay and tips

Access to Wagestream

£1000 annual bonus opportunity

Flexible hours

Free shift meals

50% discount outside of work

Industry-leading family-friendly policies

Fresh uniform for each shift

First to try new menus

Recognition program

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting and developing their team.
• Experienced in managing kitchen lines and coaching staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the kitchen team to maintain high food quality.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and health standards.

Skills

Team Management

Food Safety Standards

Kitchen Financial Management

Shift Planning

Job description

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Sous Chef Team Leader (Hiring Immediately), Slough

Client:

wagamama

Location:

Slough, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

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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 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 contribute to our mission of nourishing 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 are looking for someone who:

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

What’s in it for you:

• Weekly 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 shift meals from our menu and 50% discount outside of work
• 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
• First to try our new menus
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our recognition program

Additional benefits include pension, holiday, training, cycle to work, 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 guest discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.