Sous Chef Team Leader (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant and diverse team as a Sous Chef at a well-known restaurant chain. This role offers the opportunity to lead and inspire your team while ensuring top-notch food quality and safety standards. With flexible hours, competitive pay, and a range of benefits including a £1000 annual bonus and industry-leading family-friendly policies, this position is perfect for those passionate about culinary excellence and team development. Enjoy perks like free meals and recognition programs while contributing to a mission that nourishes from bowl to soul.

Benefits

Weekly pay and 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 operations and planning shifts.
• Knowledge of food safety and health standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team to maintain high food quality standards.
• Engage in planning shifts and coaching team members.

Skills

Team Management

Kitchen Operations

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

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08.05.2025

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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’d love to hear from you if you:

• Are passionate about supporting and developing your team to achieve their best and uphold high standards
• Have experience managing kitchen operations, planning shifts, and coaching team members
• Support food safety, health and safety standards, and understand financial aspects such as gross profit, stock control, and labor costs
• Enjoy celebrating team successes and recognizing individual 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 projects
• Free shift meals from our menu and 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading 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 scheme, holiday entitlement, training, cycle-to-work scheme, 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.