sous chef

wagamama; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Sous Chef at a renowned restaurant chain, where you will lead and inspire a passionate kitchen team. This role offers the opportunity to create a positive dining experience while ensuring high food quality and safety standards. With flexible hours, competitive pay, and a generous bonus structure, you can thrive in a supportive environment that values individuality and teamwork. Enjoy exclusive perks like free meals, discounts, and recognition programs that celebrate your contributions. If you're ready to elevate your culinary career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Biweekly pay plus tips

Access to earnings before payday

Annual bonus opportunity

Flexible hours

Free shift meals

50% off meals outside of work

Family-friendly policies

Fresh uniform provided

Experience new menus first

Recognition program

Qualifications

• Experience managing kitchen operations and coaching team members.
• Knowledge of food safety and health standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team to maintain high food quality standards.
• Plan shifts and support team development.

Skills

Team Management

Food Safety Standards

Kitchen Line Management

Financial Awareness (Gross Profit, Stock Control)

Job description

Sous Chef - Full Time

At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. With over 165 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, we are committed to nourishing both body and soul. We are looking for a Sous Chef to join our team and be part of our ongoing journey.

The Role

As a Sous Chef, you will be a leader passionate about creating a positive environment for our guests and team. You will be an expert in food quality and standards, using your knowledge to lead, engage, and inspire your team.

About You

• You are passionate about supporting and developing your team to help them excel and uphold high standards.
• You have experience managing the kitchen line, planning shifts, and coaching team members on the go.
• You are knowledgeable about food safety, health and safety standards, and understand financial aspects such as gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• You enjoy celebrating team successes and recognizing individual needs.

What We Offer

• Biweekly pay plus a share of tips
• Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with Wagestream
• GBP 1000 annual bonus opportunity
• Flexible hours to support your side projects
• Free shift meals from our menu, plus 50% off outside of work to share with friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Fresh, clean uniform provided for each shift
• Opportunity to experience our new menus first
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
• Recognition as a nationwide 'Wok Star' through our recognition program

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday leave, training programs, 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 left at guests' discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.