sous chef - Celebrating Diversity and Individuality (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain in Coventry is seeking a Sous Chef who is passionate about food quality and team development. You will lead a kitchen team, ensuring high standards and safety while celebrating individual success. Enjoy flexible hours, free meals, and a bonus opportunity.

Benefits

Biweekly pay and tips

Access to earnings before payday

£1000 annual bonus opportunity

Flexible hours

Free shift meals

50% discount outside work

Family-friendly policies

Uniform provided

National recognition programs

Qualifications

• Experience managing the line and planning shifts.
• Passionate about supporting and developing their team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the kitchen team to maintain high standards.
• Ensure food safety and health standards are met.

Skills

Team Development

Food Quality Standards

Kitchen Safety

Financial Performance

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sous chef - Celebrating Diversity and Individuality (Hiring Immediately), Coventry

Client: Wagamama

Location: Coventry, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

Job Description:

Sous Chef | Full time

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

The role:

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.

We are 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 on the go
• Supports kitchen food safety, health and safety standards, and understands financial performance including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs
• Loves celebrating team success and recognizing individual needs

Benefits include:

• Biweekly pay and tips
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• £1000 annual bonus opportunity
• Flexible hours
• Free shift meals and 50% discount outside work
• Family-friendly policies including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Uniform provided
• Opportunity to try new menus first
• Wagamama parties and VIP events
• National recognition programs

Additional benefits include pension, holiday, training, cycle schemes, discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*Tips are 100% for our teams, vary by restaurant, and are left at guest discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.