sous chef - Innovative Dining Experience (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking restaurant chain as a Sous Chef, where individuality and diversity are celebrated. In this role, you will lead a passionate team dedicated to delivering exceptional food quality and guest experiences. With a focus on team development and high standards, you will manage kitchen operations effectively while enjoying benefits like biweekly pay, flexible hours, and an annual bonus opportunity. This is your chance to thrive in a dynamic environment that values your contributions and supports your career growth.

Benefits

Biweekly pay plus tips

Access to earnings before payday

£1000 annual bonus opportunity

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off food for friends and family

Family-friendly policies

Fresh uniform provided

Opportunity to try new menus

Recognition program

Qualifications

• Expert in food quality and standards with excellent food knowledge.
• Experience managing kitchen line and planning shifts.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the kitchen team while maintaining high standards.
• Support food safety and understand financial aspects of the kitchen.

Skills

Team Leadership

Food Safety Standards

Kitchen Management

Food Quality Control

Financial Awareness

Education

Culinary Arts Certification

Job description

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

bolton, greater manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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Job Description:

Sous Chef | Full-time

For over three decades, we have celebrated individuality and diversity. At Wagamama, we value personality over perfection – we call it be you, be wagamama. With over 165 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, we are seeking 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 our guests and team. You should be an expert in food quality and standards, with excellent food knowledge, using this 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 help them excel while maintaining 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 labor costs.
• Enjoy celebrating team successes and recognizing individual needs.

What’s in it for you |

• Biweekly pay plus tips sharing
• 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, clean uniform provided for each shift
• Opportunity to try our new menus first
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our recognition program

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle-to-work schemes, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*All tips go directly to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant and are at guests' discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.