sous chef - Celebrating Diversity and Individuality (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant as a Sous Chef in Leicester, where you will lead a passionate team, ensuring food quality and safety while celebrating diversity. Enjoy flexible hours, biweekly pay, and numerous benefits, including a £1000 annual bonus opportunity.

Benefits

Biweekly pay plus tips

Access to earnings before payday

£1000 annual bonus opportunity

Flexible hours

Free on-shift food

50% off food outside of work

Family-friendly policies

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience managing the line and planning shifts.
• Understanding of kitchen financials including gross profit and stock control.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Team Development

Food Safety

Kitchen Management

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Posted:

12.05.2025

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26.06.2025

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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 help us 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 on the go
• Supports food safety, health and safety standards, and understands kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs
• Loves celebrating team success and recognizes individual needs

What’s in it for you |

• Biweekly pay plus tips
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• £1000 annual bonus opportunity
• Flexible hours to support your side pursuits
• Free on-shift food 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
• Fresh, clean uniform provided for each shift
• Opportunity to try our new menus first
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our recognition program

Additional benefits include pension schemes, 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 Disability Confident.

*100% of tips go to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant and are discretionary, not guaranteed or considered wages.