sous chef

inploi; Belfast; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular restaurant brand in Belfast is seeking a full-time Sous Chef to lead the kitchen team and ensure every dish reflects their commitment to fresh, flavorful meals. Candidates should have experience in team management and food safety standards. This role offers various benefits, including an annual bonus and discounts at other brands. Apply today to join a culture that values growth and individuality!

Benefits

Up to £1,000 annual bonus

50% off for friends and family

Free meals on shift

Biweekly pay and share of tips

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting and developing your team.
• Experienced in managing the kitchen line and planning shifts.
• Knowledgeable in food, health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen with pride, ensuring every dish is exceptional.
• Support the management team in a high-performing kitchen.
• Nurture team growth while maintaining high standards.

Skills

Team management

Food safety standards

Coaching and training

Planning shifts

Job description

Overview

wagamama belfast victoria square is opening again at the end of october 2025!

apply today to find out more!

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

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• 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
• you 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
• you 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
• you 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

apply today and take a seat at the bench

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