sous chef - Innovative Dining Experience (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; London (WV); On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant and diverse team as a Sous Chef at an innovative dining experience. This role offers the chance to lead a passionate kitchen team, ensuring high food quality and safety standards while contributing to a positive work environment. With flexible hours, biweekly pay plus tips, and numerous perks including free meals and an annual bonus, this position is perfect for someone eager to grow in their culinary career. Embrace your individuality and make a difference in a company that values teamwork and celebrates success.

Benefits

Biweekly pay plus tips

Access to earnings before payday

Annual bonus opportunity

Flexible hours

Free shift meals

50% off meals outside work

Family-friendly policies

Uniform provided

Early access to new menus

Recognition as a nationwide wok star

Qualifications

• Experience managing kitchen lines and planning shifts.
• Knowledge of food safety and financial aspects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the kitchen team to maintain high standards.
• Ensure food quality and safety while managing operations.

Skills

Team Management

Food Safety Standards

Kitchen Operations

Financial Performance Understanding

Job description

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

west london, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

10.05.2025

Expiry Date:

24.06.2025

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Job Description:

Sous Chef | Full-time

At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity, with over 165 restaurants across the UK and Ireland. We are seeking a sous chef to join our team and contribute to our mission 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 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 uphold high standards
• Has experience managing kitchen lines, 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 team successes and recognizing individual needs

We'd love to hear from you if you...

• Are passionate about supporting your team and maintaining high standards
• Have experience managing kitchen operations and planning shifts
• Support food safety standards and understand financial performance
• Enjoy celebrating successes and recognizing individual needs

Wagamama offers:

• Biweekly pay plus tips
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• £1000 annual bonus opportunity
• Flexible hours to support side projects
• Free shift meals from our menu 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
• Early access to new menus
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle 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.