sous chef - Celebrating Diversity and Individuality (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant group in Birmingham seeks a passionate Sous Chef who excels in team support and food quality. You will lead kitchen operations, ensuring high standards while celebrating team achievements. With a commitment to diversity, this role offers flexible hours, generous benefits, and an annual bonus opportunity.

Benefits

Biweekly pay and share of tips

Access to earnings before payday

£1000 annual bonus opportunity

Flexible hours

Free shift meals

50% discount outside of work

Family-friendly policies

Uniform provided

Opportunity to experience new menus

Recognition programs

Qualifications

• Experience managing kitchen lines and planning shifts.
• Knowledge of food safety and health standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen operations, plan shifts, and ensure staffing levels.
• Maintain food safety and oversee financial aspects.

Skills

Team Support

Food Safety

Financial Management

Job description

Job Title: Sous Chef - Celebrating Diversity and Individuality (Hiring Immediately), Birmingham

Client: Wagamama

Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Details

Type: Full-time

About Wagamama

With over 165 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, we celebrate difference and appreciate personality over perfection — we call it be you, be wagamama. We are committed to nourishing from bowl to soul, embracing diversity and individuality.

Role Overview

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

Responsibilities

• Support and develop your team through training, coaching, and maintaining high standards.
• Manage kitchen operations, plan shifts, and ensure appropriate staffing levels.
• Maintain food safety, health, and safety standards, and oversee financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Celebrate team successes and recognize individual needs.

Ideal Candidate

• Passionate about team support, training, and high standards.
• Experience managing kitchen lines and planning shifts.
• Knowledge of food safety, health and safety standards, and financial management.
• Loves celebrating team achievements and individual growth.

Benefits

• Biweekly pay and share of tips (tips go directly to team members).
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream.
• £1000 annual bonus opportunity.
• Flexible hours to support side interests.
• Free shift meals from our menu and 50% discount outside of work.
• Family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents.
• Uniform provided for each shift.
• Opportunity to experience new menus first.
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events.
• Recognition programs like our nationwide 'Wok Star'.

Additional perks include pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle-to-work scheme, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Equal Opportunity

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*Note: 100% of tips go to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant and are at guests' discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.