sous chef - Celebrating Diversity and Individuality (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain in the UK is seeking a Sous Chef to join their team in Northampton. The role involves leading the kitchen team, ensuring food quality, and creating a positive work environment. With a focus on diversity and individuality, Wagamama offers a supportive culture and numerous benefits including flexible hours, biweekly pay, and an annual bonus opportunity. Join a dynamic team dedicated to culinary excellence and guest satisfaction.

Benefits

Biweekly pay and share of tips

Access to earnings before payday

£1000 annual bonus opportunity

Free shift food and 50% discount

Family-friendly policies

Uniform provided

Opportunity to experience new menus

Recognition program

Pension and holiday benefits

Retail and leisure discounts

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Team Development

Food Safety

Kitchen Management

Job description

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

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

Northampton, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

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 who cares 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 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% 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 activities
• Free shift food from our menu and 50% discount outside of 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 experience new menus first
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our recognition program

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

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*Tips are at guests' discretion and are not guaranteed wages. 100% of tips go to the team; actual tips vary by restaurant.