sous chef - Celebrating Diversity and Individuality (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant as a Sous Chef in Edinburgh, where you'll lead a passionate team, ensure high food quality, and enjoy a range of benefits including biweekly pay, bonuses, and flexible hours. Be part of a diverse environment that celebrates individuality and success.

Benefits

Biweekly pay plus tips

Access to earnings before payday

£1000 annual bonus opportunity

Flexible hours

Free shift food

50% off outside work

Family-friendly policies

Pension scheme

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience managing kitchen operations and coaching team members.
• Expert in food quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the kitchen team to maintain high standards.
• Manage food safety and financial aspects like stock control.

Skills

Team Development

Food Safety

Financial Management

Job description

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

Client: Wagamama

Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Description:

Sous Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, we celebrate diversity and individuality. With over 165 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, we are looking for a Sous Chef to join us on our journey to nourish from bowl to soul.

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.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about supporting and developing their team to maintain high standards.
• Has experience managing the line, planning shifts, and coaching team members.
• Supports food safety, health and safety standards, and understands financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Loves celebrating success and recognizing individual drives and needs.

What’s in it for you:

• Biweekly pay plus tips (100% of tips go to our teams)
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• £1000 annual bonus opportunity
• Flexible hours to support your side hustle
• Free shift food from our menu and 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Fresh, clean uniform provided for each shift
• Opportunity to experience new menus first
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our recognition program

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

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*Tips are at guests' discretion and are not guaranteed wages. Actual tips vary by restaurant.