sous chef - Innovative Dining Experience (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a vibrant and innovative restaurant chain as a Sous Chef, where your passion for food and leadership can shine. In this full-time role, you'll create a positive environment for both guests and team members, ensuring exceptional food quality and standards. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing company that values individuality and fosters a supportive atmosphere. With flexible hours, a generous annual bonus, and a host of perks, you will thrive as you contribute to a culinary journey that nourishes the soul. Be part of a team that celebrates success and embraces diversity!

Benefits

Biweekly pay + share of tips

Access to earnings before payday

£1000 annual bonus opportunity

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

Family-friendly policy

Fresh clean uniform provided

Exclusive menu tastings

National recognition programme

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting and developing team members.
• Experienced in managing kitchen operations and shift planning.
• Knowledgeable in food health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the kitchen team to maintain high food quality standards.
• Manage kitchen operations, including shift planning and team coaching.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Team Management

Food Quality Standards

Health and Safety Standards

Financial Performance Understanding

Job description

Client:

wagamama

Location:

chester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

2

Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

Job Description:

sous chef | full time

three whole decades of acting different, we don’t conform, we celebrate difference. appreciating personality over perfection – we call it be you, be wagamama. with over 165 restaurants and growing in the uk + ireland, we are looking for a sous chef to join us on our continuous journey to nourish us all from bowl, to soul

the role |

as a sous chef you’ll be a leader who cares passionately about creating a positive place for our guests + our teams. a true expert in food quality + standards, with exceptional food knowledge, who uses this to lead, engage + inspire the team around you

if you...

• are passionate about supporting your team, focusing on training + developing others to help them be the best they can be and maintaining high standards
• are experienced in managing the line, planning shifts to make sure we have the right cover + love working with the team, coaching on the go
• have experience in supporting with your kitchen’s food, health and safety standards, understanding financial performance of a kitchen including gross profit, stock control + labour costs
• love to celebrate success with your team, recognising what drives individuals and their needs

we’d love to hear from you

wok’s in it for you|

• biweekly pay + share of the tips
• access up to 30% of your earnings before pay day with wagestream
• £1000 annual bonus opportunity
• flexible hours to support your side hustle
• free food on shift – yes anything from our menu! plus 50% outside of work to treat your friends + family
• an industry leading family friendly policy (any expectant person or anyone adopting a child will receive 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay)
• fresh clean uniform provided by us for each shift
• be the first to experience our brand-new menus
• wagamama parties throughout the year with vip guests
• be known nationwide as a wok star – our national recognition programme

in addition to this, we offer the usual such as, pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle to work scheme, retail + leisure discounts, discounted gym memberships + long service awards

be you be wagamama

wagamama is proudly part of disability confident

*100% of tips go to our teams. actual tips by restaurant will vary. tips are left solely at our guests discretion and are not considered as wages by the company nor are they guaranteed in any way

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Created on 08/05/2025 by JR United Kingdom