sous chef

wagamama ltd; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus up to £1,000

Biweekly pay + tips

Friends & family 50% discount

Free meals on shift

Wagestream early access to earned pay

Parental leave: 26 weeks full pay / 13

TRG brands 30% discount

Job summary

wagamama ltd in Ashton-under-Lyne is seeking a full-time Sous Chef to support leading the kitchen team and shifts. You will ensure every dish is cooked to order with fresh ingredients, maintaining high standards across the kitchen and driving team growth.

You’ll coach staff, manage line performance, and apply food safety, cost control, and Kaizen-style continuous improvement to deliver bold flavours and great guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership in a busy kitchen.
• Experience in training and developing team members.
• Understanding of food safety and HACCP standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen shifts and support the management team.
• Ensure every dish is prepared to standard with consistency.
• Coach and develop the kitchen team for performance and growth.
• Monitor stock, food safety, and daily labour costs.
• Drive continuous improvement with a Kaizen mindset.

Skills

Leadership

Training

Team coaching

Kaizen mindset

Labour cost management

Job description

sous chef | full time

at wagamama, food is life. our kitchens are all about fresh food, prioritising good ingredients and serving dishes that are made to order every time. no microwaves, no shortcuts, just big energy and bigger flavours. as a sous chef, you’ll support leading the shifts and the kitchen team while making sure every bowl is something to be proud of

what you’ll be doing

• working closely with the rest of the management team to run a vibrant and high-performing kitchen
• leading the kitchen with pride,making sure every dish is fresh, bold and full of flavour
• helping your team feel seen, supported, and proud of what they do
• nurturing your team to grow, not just hit targets
• thinking with a kaizen mindset - constantly spotting the little ways we can do things better, then making them happen

you’ll love this role if you...

• are passionate about supporting your team, focusing on training and developing others to help them be the best they can be and maintaining high standards
• are experienced in managing the line, planning shifts to make sure we have the right cover and love working with the team, coaching on the go
• have experience in supporting with your kitchen’s food, health and safety standards, understanding financial performance of a kitchen including gross profit, stock control and labour costs
• love to celebrate success with your team, recognising what drives individuals and their needs

what you’ll get

• a culture that backs your growth, wellbeing + individuality
• up to £1,000 annual bonus
• biweekly pay and a share of tips
• 50% off for friends and family
• 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 (brunning & price pubs, barburrito and more)

in addition to this, we offer the usual benefits such as pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle to work scheme, retail and leisure discounts, discounted gym memberships and long service awards

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