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Sous Chef in Milton Keynes

On-site in Milton Keynes·Full-time·Added yesterday (last checked 3 Nov)

wagamama

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Our summary

Salary
£14.80 an hour
Work mode
On-site, Milton Keynes
Contract
Full-time
Commute
Cycle to work scheme

Skills

wagamama is hiring for this role in several places. This vacancy is in Milton Keynes.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • a culture that backs your growth, wellbeing and individuality
  • up to £1,000 annual bonus
  • biweekly pay and a share of tips
  • 50% off at wagamama outside of work
  • free meals on shift
  • early access to earned pay with wagestream
  • 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for new parents
  • 30% off at other TRG brands including brunning & price pubs, barburrito and more

plus the usual good stuff, including pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle to work scheme, retail and leisure discounts, discounted gym memberships and long service awards

The role

sous chef | 40 hours per week

milton keynes, we're looking for two future kitchen leaders 🔥

we're looking for two people around milton keynes who've already started leading in the kitchen and are hungry for what comes next maybe you're running shifts, supporting a team and ready for more. you've got some kitchen management experience, plenty of energy and a real love for hospitality

What you'll do

  • leading shifts and bringing the energy from first bowl to last
  • cooking fresh food you're proud to put on the pass
  • coaching your team, sharing what you know and helping people grow
  • keeping standards high when the kitchen's buzzing
  • getting closer to the numbers, from stock and labour to kitchen performance
  • spotting the little things that could work better and making them happen

sounds like you? take a seat

as a sous chef, you'll get stuck into the action while building the skills to take your kitchen career further. you'll lead people, cook brilliant fresh food and learn what it takes to run a wagamama kitchen senior sous chef, head chef, wherever you want to go next, we want to help you get there

you'll love this if you

  • have some kitchen management experience and you're ready for your next step
  • love fresh food and proper cooking
  • get your energy from busy kitchens and brilliant people
  • want to become a stronger, more confident leader
  • bring your personality to work and encourage others to do the same

your next move could start right here in milton keynes 🍜

we're not looking for perfect. we're looking for passion, personality and people who are hungry to grow bring what you know. bring what makes you different. we'll help you build what comes next

apply today + take a seat at the bench

we're proud to be a disability confident employer. no matter where you're from or who you are, you've got a seat at our bench

feed yourself, feed others

recruiter: harry lawrence
#ext #ad200

Hiring process

3 steps2 interviewsa task to do
  1. Your first conversation with us

    Phone call

    A phone chat lasting up to 30 minutes, a chance to tell them about yourself, hear about wagamama and ask questions.

  2. Your discovery session

    With one of our restaurant managers · In person

    A face-to-face session in a restaurant lasting around 2 hours: experiencing a live service, trying simple tasks, tasting the food, meeting the team, plus a relaxed chat with a restaurant manager.

  3. Your final interview

    With one of our area managers · Video call · Not every role

    A more in-depth conversation, usually with an area manager, exploring experience, approach and what the candidate could bring. Only for assistant general manager, general manager, senior sous chef and head chef roles.

  • After an offer, onboarding documents and the contract are completed digitally via a text link.
  • Discovery session candidates get a free meal and a £30 voucher afterwards.

About wagamama

wagamama is a pan-Asian restaurant group serving ramen, rice bowls, plant-based dishes and more. Guests can dine in, order click + collect, or get delivery through partners such as Uber Eats and Deliveroo.

The company runs a loyalty program called soul club, accessed via its app, where members earn stamps as they spend and unlock free food, birthday treats and exclusive events and experiences.

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