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

JR United Kingdom; Coventry; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic brand that values individuality and personal development as a Sous Chef. You'll lead a passionate team, ensuring high food quality and standards while creating a positive environment. This role offers flexible hours, competitive pay, and the chance to celebrate successes with your team. Enjoy perks like free meals, a generous bonus opportunity, and family-friendly policies. Be part of an innovative company where your contributions are recognized and appreciated.

Benefits

Weekly pay and tips

Access to earnings before payday

£1000 annual bonus opportunity

Flexible hours

Free on-shift food

50% off food outside of work

Family-friendly policies

Uniform provided

Opportunity to try new menus

Recognition program

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting and developing your team.
• Experience managing kitchen operations and coaching team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team to maintain high food quality standards.
• Plan shifts and manage kitchen line effectively.

Skills

Team Leadership

Food Safety Standards

Kitchen Management

Stock Control

Coaching

Education

Culinary Arts Certification

Job description

Job Title: Sous Chef - Dynamic Brand with a Focus on Individuality and Personal Development (Hiring Immediately), Coventry

Client: Wagamama

Location: Coventry, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Details

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Posted: 08.05.2025

Expiry Date: 22.06.2025

Job Description

Sous Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and personal development. With over 165 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, we're looking for a Sous Chef to join us on our journey to nourish both body and soul.

The Role

As a Sous Chef, you'll be a leader passionate about creating a positive environment for our guests and team. You will be an expert in food quality and standards, using your knowledge to lead, engage, and inspire your team.

We’d love to hear from you if you...

• Are passionate about supporting and developing your team to maintain high standards
• Have experience managing the kitchen line, planning shifts, and coaching team members
• Support food safety, health and safety standards, and understand financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labour costs
• Enjoy celebrating team successes and recognizing individual needs

What’s in it for you?

• Weekly pay and tips
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• £1000 annual bonus opportunity
• Flexible hours to support your side hustle
• Free on-shift food from our menu and 50% off outside of work
• Family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Uniform provided for each shift
• Opportunity to try our 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 are discretionary and not considered wages.