sous chef

wagamama; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to £1,000 annual bonus

Biweekly pay and tips

50% off for friends and family

Free meals on shift

Earned wage access (wagestream)

Parental leave benefits

Discounts at TRG brands

Job summary

wagamama is hiring a sous chef to lead shifts and support the kitchen team in York. You’ll cook fresh dishes, mentor staff, and ensure every bowl is prepared to order with energy and pride.

You'll work closely with the management team to run a high-performing kitchen, develop your team, manage food safety, cost and performance, and celebrate success with the crew while enjoying a generous benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading a kitchen team and managing shifts.
• Understanding of food safety standards and cost control.
• Ability to train and develop kitchen staff while maintaining high standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen shifts and support the kitchen team.
• Ensure dishes are fresh, bold and cooked to order.
• Coach and develop team members for growth and engagement.
• Monitor food safety, stock, and labour costs.
• Drive continuous improvement with a Kaizen mindset.

Skills

Team leadership

Shift planning

Food safety basics

Labour cost awareness

Staff 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

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