sous chef - Celebrating Diversity and Individuality (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant as a Sous Chef in Stockport, where individuality and diversity are celebrated. You will lead a passionate team, ensuring high food quality and safety standards while enjoying various perks and benefits.

Benefits

Biweekly pay and tips

Access to earnings before payday

£1000 annual bonus opportunity

Flexible hours

Free on-shift food

50% off outside work

Family-friendly policies

Uniform provided

Opportunity to try new menus

Recognition as a nationwide Wok Star

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the kitchen team.
• Maintain high food quality and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Food Safety

Team Development

Stock Control

Financial Understanding

Job description

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

Client: Wagamama

Location: Stockport, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Description:

Role: Full-time Sous Chef

At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity, valuing personality over perfection. With over 165 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, we are looking for a Sous Chef to join us in 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 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, maintaining 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 labour costs
• Loves celebrating team successes and recognizing individual needs

What’s in it for you:

• Biweekly pay and tips
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• £1000 annual bonus opportunity
• Flexible hours to support side pursuits
• Free on-shift food 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 with VIP guests
• Recognition as a nationwide 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: We are proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

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