sous chef - Dynamic brand with a focus on individuality and personal development (Hiring Immedi[...]

JR United Kingdom; Bristol; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic brand that celebrates individuality and personal development as a Sous Chef. This role is perfect for someone passionate about creating a positive environment for guests and team members. You will lead a team, ensuring exceptional food quality and safety standards while supporting their training and development. Enjoy a range of perks including flexible hours, free meals, and an annual bonus opportunity. This innovative firm values personality over perfection, making it an exciting place to grow your culinary career.

Benefits

Weekly 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

Family-friendly policy

Fresh uniform provided

First 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.
• Ensure food health and safety standards are met.

Skills

Food Quality Standards

Team Leadership

Food Safety Standards

Shift Planning

Stock Control

Coaching

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sous chef - Dynamic brand with a focus on individuality and personal development (Hiring Immediately), Bristol

Client: wagamama

Location: Bristol, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 2

Posted: 08.05.2025

Expiry Date: 22.06.2025

Job Description:

Sous chef | Full-time

At Wagamama, with over 165 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, we celebrate individuality and diversity. We value personality over perfection — we call it "be you, be Wagamama". We're looking for a sous chef to join us on our journey to nourish from bowl to soul.

The role:

As a sous chef, you’ll be a leader passionate about creating a positive environment for guests and team members. You should be an expert in food quality and standards, with exceptional food knowledge, leading, engaging, and inspiring your team.

If you...

• Are passionate about supporting your team, focusing on training and development to help them excel
• Have experience managing the line, planning shifts, and coaching on the go
• Support your kitchen’s food, health, safety standards, and understand financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labour costs
• Love celebrating team successes and recognizing individual needs

We’d love to hear from you

What’s in it for you:

• Weekly 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 hustle
• Free food on shift — anything from our menu! Plus 50% off outside of work for friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy (26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents)
• Fresh, clean uniform provided for each shift
• First to try our new menus
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
• Nationwide recognition as a "Wok Star" through our recognition program

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday leave, training, cycle-to-work schemes, 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 left at guests' discretion; they are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.