sous chef - Innovative Dining Experience (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a vibrant and inclusive dining experience as a Sous Chef in Birmingham. This role offers the opportunity to lead a passionate team, ensuring high food quality and safety standards while celebrating individual contributions. With flexible hours, generous benefits including a £1000 annual bonus, and a supportive environment, you'll thrive in a workplace that values diversity and personal growth. Be part of a renowned dining experience where your culinary skills will shine and your leadership will inspire success.

Benefits

Biweekly pay and tips sharing

Access to earnings before payday

£1000 annual bonus opportunity

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

Family-friendly policies

Uniform provided

First access to new menus

Recognition programs

Pension schemes

Qualifications

• Experience managing kitchen operations and planning shifts.
• Expertise in food quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the kitchen team to maintain high standards.
• Support food safety and health standards while managing costs.

Skills

Team Management

Food Quality Standards

Kitchen Operations

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Job description

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sous chef - Innovative Dining Experience (Hiring Immediately), Birmingham

Client: Wagamama

Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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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 diversity. With over 165 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, we are looking for a sous chef to join our team and help us 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, using your knowledge to lead, engage, and inspire your team.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about supporting and developing their team to maintain high standards
• Has experience managing kitchen operations, planning shifts, and working with the team
• 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 drives and needs

Wagamama offers:

• Biweekly pay and tips sharing
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• £1000 annual bonus opportunity
• Flexible hours to support personal commitments
• Free food on shift 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
• First access to new menus
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• Recognition programs like 'Wok Star'

Additional benefits include pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle schemes, discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of Disability Confident.

*100% of tips go to the team. Tips vary by restaurant, are discretionary, and are not guaranteed wages.