Deputy Head Chef (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a vibrant and dynamic team as a Sous Chef at a leading restaurant chain, where individuality is celebrated. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead a passionate team, ensuring high standards in food quality and safety while fostering a positive environment. Enjoy flexible hours, competitive pay, and a chance to partake in exciting events and menu tastings. With a commitment to your professional growth and well-being, this is more than just a job; it's a chance to be part of a family that values your contributions and celebrates your successes.

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

Opportunity to try new menus

Recognition program

Qualifications

• Experience managing kitchen staff and maintaining food quality.
• Knowledge of financial aspects like gross profit and labor costs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the kitchen team to maintain high standards.
• Support food safety and health standards while managing shifts.

Skills

Team Management

Food Safety Standards

Shift Planning

Coaching

Stock Control

Job description

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Deputy Head Chef (Hiring Immediately), Leeds, West Yorkshire

Client:

wagamama

Location:

Leeds, West Yorkshire, 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 across the UK and Ireland, we celebrate individuality and personality over perfection. We are looking for a Sous Chef to join our team and help us nourish both body and soul.

The Role |

As a Sous Chef, you'll be a leader passionate about creating a positive environment for guests and team members alike. You will 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 maintain high standards
• Have experience managing the line, planning shifts, and coaching team members
• Support food safety, health and safety standards, and understand financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs
• Enjoy celebrating team successes and recognizing individual needs

What’s in it for you?

• Biweekly pay plus tips
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• £1000 annual bonus opportunity
• Flexible hours to support your side projects
• Free shift meals from our menu and 50% off outside of work
• 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 with VIP guests
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our recognition program

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday, 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.

*100% of tips go to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant and are at guests' discretion; they are not guaranteed wages.