sous chef - Celebrating Diversity and Individuality (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant as a sous chef in Telford, where you'll lead a passionate team in a vibrant kitchen environment. Wagamama values individuality and offers a range of benefits, including flexible hours, bonuses, and family-friendly policies. Be part of a diverse team dedicated to nourishing from bowl to soul.

Benefits

Biweekly pay and share of tips

Access to earnings before payday

£1000 annual bonus opportunity

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off for friends and family

26 weeks full pay for parents

Pension

Holiday and training

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience managing kitchen line and planning shifts.
• Expert in food quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire kitchen team to maintain high standards.
• Engage and support team members, ensuring food safety.

Skills

Team Development

Food Quality Standards

Kitchen Management

Food Safety

Job description

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

Client:

wagamama

Location:

Telford, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

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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, valuing personality over perfection. With over 165 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, we are looking for a sous chef to join our team and continue our journey 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, capable of leading, engaging, and inspiring 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 successes and recognizes individual needs

What’s in it for you |

• Biweekly pay and share of tips
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• £1000 annual bonus opportunity
• Flexible hours to support your side projects
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work for friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Fresh uniform provided for each shift
• Opportunity to try 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 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.

*Tips are 100% for our team; amounts vary by restaurant and are left at guest discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.