Deputy Head Chef (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Sous Chef at a vibrant restaurant chain, where your passion for food and leadership will shine. This role offers the opportunity to create a positive environment for both guests and team members while ensuring the highest standards of food quality and safety. You'll enjoy flexible hours, generous bonuses, and unique perks like free meals and discounts for friends and family. Be part of a company that celebrates individuality and diversity, where your contributions will be recognized and valued. If you're ready to take the next step in your culinary career, this is the place for you.

Benefits

Biweekly Pay

Access to Earnings Before Payday

Annual Bonus Opportunity

Flexible Hours

Free Food on Shift

50% Off for Friends and Family

Family-Friendly Policies

Uniform Provided

Recognition Programs

Pension Schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in managing kitchen operations and leading a team.
• Strong understanding of food quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire kitchen team to maintain high food quality.
• Manage shifts, ensuring smooth kitchen operations.

Skills

Team Management

Food Safety Standards

Kitchen Line Management

Financial Management

Education

Culinary Certification

Job description

Deputy Head Chef (Hiring Immediately), Glasgow

Client: wagamama

Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 4

Posted: 08.05.2025

Expiry Date: 22.06.2025

Job Description:

Sous Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, with over 165 restaurants in the UK and Ireland, we celebrate individuality and diversity. We are looking for 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 should be an expert in food quality and standards, using your knowledge to lead, engage, and inspire your team.

We’d Love to Hear from You If You:

• Are passionate about supporting and developing your team to achieve high standards
• Have experience managing the kitchen line, planning shifts, and coaching team members
• Support food safety, health, safety standards, and understand financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs
• Enjoy celebrating successes and recognizing individual drives and needs

What’s in It for You:

• Biweekly pay and share of tips
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• £1000 annual bonus opportunity
• Flexible hours to support side projects
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work for friends and family
• 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 through our recognition program

Additional benefits include pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle-to-work schemes, 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.