sous chef - Celebrating Diversity and Individuality (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain is seeking a passionate Sous Chef in Ipswich. You will lead a team, ensuring high food quality and safety standards while creating a positive environment. Enjoy flexible hours, biweekly pay, and various benefits.

Benefits

Biweekly pay and share of tips

Access to earnings before payday

£1000 annual bonus opportunity

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off outside of work

Family-friendly policies

Fresh uniform provided

Recognition program

Qualifications

• Experience managing the kitchen line and planning shifts.
• Knowledge of food safety and financial aspects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the kitchen team to achieve high standards.
• Support food safety and health standards.

Skills

Leadership

Food Safety

Team Development

Kitchen Management

Job description

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

Client: Wagamama

Location: Ipswich

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 passionate Sous Chef to join our team and continue our journey to nourish both the body and soul.

The Role:

As a Sous Chef, you will be a leader who cares 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 achieve high standards
• Has experience managing the kitchen line, planning shifts, and working with the team to coach on the go
• Supports food safety, health and safety standards, and understands financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs
• Loves celebrating team successes and recognizing individual needs

What’s in it for you:

• Biweekly pay and a share of tips
• Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with Wagestream
• £1000 annual bonus opportunity
• Flexible hours to support your side hustle
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside of work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Fresh uniform provided for each shift
• Opportunity to try our 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.

*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.