sous chef - Celebrating Diversity and Individuality (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant is seeking a passionate Sous Chef in Wakefield. Join Wagamama to create a positive kitchen environment, ensuring high food quality and standards while leading a dedicated team. Enjoy flexible hours, biweekly pay, and numerous benefits including a £1000 annual bonus and industry-leading family-friendly policies.

Benefits

Biweekly pay and tips

Access to earnings before payday

£1000 annual bonus opportunity

Flexible hours

Free shift food

50% off food outside work

Family-friendly policy

Fresh uniform provided

Opportunity to try new menus

Recognition program

Qualifications

• Expert in food quality and standards.
• Experience in managing kitchen operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire kitchen team members.
• Manage kitchen operations and plan shifts.
• Ensure food safety and financial aspects.

Skills

Leadership

Food Quality Standards

Food Safety

Team Training

Stock Control

Job description

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

Client: Wagamama

Location: Wakefield, 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 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 are looking for someone who:

• Supports and trains team members to help them excel and maintains high standards
• Manages kitchen operations, plans shifts, and coaches the team on the go
• Ensures food safety, health, and safety standards, and understands financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs
• Celebrates team success and recognizes 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 your side activities
• Free shift food from our menu and 50% off outside work to treat friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy with 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Fresh uniform provided for each shift
• Opportunity to try new menus first
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our recognition program

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 the Disability Confident scheme.

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