sous chef

inploi; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known restaurant group in Bristol is seeking a Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations and support team development. You'll be responsible for fresh food preparation and maintaining high standards in a dynamic kitchen environment. A passion for cooking and effective team management is essential. This role offers competitive benefits including bonuses and discounts.

Benefits

Up to £1,000 annual bonus

50% off for friends and family

Free meals on shift

26 weeks full pay for new parents

30% off at other TRG brands

Qualifications

• Experience in managing kitchen operations and planning shifts.
• Understanding of food health and safety standards and financial performance.
• Passion for supporting and developing team members.

Responsibilities

• Support the management team in running a vibrant kitchen.
• Lead the kitchen team to ensure fresh, bold dishes.
• Nurture team growth and encourage continuous improvement.

Skills

Team management

Kitchen food safety standards

Coaching and training

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

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