sous chef - Celebrating Diversity and Individuality (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant as a Sous Chef in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. You'll lead a passionate team, ensuring high food quality and safety standards while celebrating diversity. Enjoy flexible hours, biweekly pay, and various perks including a £1000 bonus opportunity.

Benefits

Biweekly pay plus tips

£1000 annual bonus opportunity

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off outside work

Family-friendly policies

Uniform provided

Pension scheme

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience managing kitchen line and planning shifts.
• Knowledge of kitchen financials including stock control.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Food Safety

Team Development

Kitchen Management

Job description

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sous chef - Celebrating Diversity and Individuality (Hiring Immediately), Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear

Client:

wagamama

Location:

Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

4

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 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’re looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about supporting and developing their team to maintain high standards
• Has experience managing the kitchen line, planning shifts, and coaching team members
• Supports food safety, health and safety standards, and understands kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs
• Loves celebrating team successes and recognizing 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 hustle
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work
• Family-friendly policies including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Uniform provided for each shift
• Opportunity to try new menus first
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• Recognition through our national programme as a Wok Star

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 Disability Confident.

*100% of tips go to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant and are at guest discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.