sous chef - Celebrating Diversity and Individuality (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant chain as a Sous Chef in Leeds, where you'll lead a passionate team focused on food quality and guest satisfaction. Enjoy flexible hours, competitive pay, and a range of benefits, including a £1000 annual bonus and family-friendly policies.

Benefits

Biweekly pay and share of tips

Access to earnings before payday

£1000 annual bonus opportunity

Flexible hours

Free shift meals

50% off meals outside of work

Family-friendly policies

Uniform provided

Early access to new menus

Recognition program

Qualifications

• Experience managing the line and coaching team members.
• Understanding of financial aspects like gross profit and stock control.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Food Safety

Team Development

Planning

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sous chef - Celebrating Diversity and Individuality (Hiring Immediately), Leeds, West Yorkshire

Client: Wagamama

Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire, 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 across the UK and Ireland, we are looking for a Sous Chef to join our team and contribute to 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 should 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 team members
• Supports kitchen food safety, health and safety standards, and understands financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs
• Loves celebrating team success and recognizing individual needs

What’s in it for you |

• Biweekly pay and share of tips (100% of tips go to the team)
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• £1000 annual bonus opportunity
• Flexible hours to support your side hustle
• Free shift meals from our menu 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
• Uniform provided for each shift
• Early access to new menus
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• 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.