sous chef - Innovative Dining Experience (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative dining experience as a Sous Chef, where your leadership will inspire a team dedicated to food quality and guest satisfaction. This role offers the chance to create a positive kitchen environment while managing operations and ensuring high standards. With flexible hours and a variety of perks, including biweekly pay and an annual bonus, this position is perfect for those looking to grow in a dynamic setting. Embrace the opportunity to celebrate successes and make a difference in a renowned restaurant group committed to diversity and individuality.

Benefits

Biweekly pay and tips

Access to earnings before payday

Annual bonus opportunity

Flexible hours

Free shift meals

50% off meals outside work

Family-friendly policy

Fresh uniform provided

First to try new menus

National recognition as a wok star

Qualifications

• Expert in food quality and standards with a passion for leadership.
• Experience in managing kitchen operations and training team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the kitchen team to maintain high standards.
• Manage kitchen line, plan shifts, and ensure food safety compliance.

Skills

Food Quality Standards

Team Leadership

Food Safety Standards

Stock Control

Labor Cost Management

Job description

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

Client:

wagamama

Location:

Ipswich

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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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 continue our journey to nourish both body and soul.

The role:

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

We’re looking for someone who:

• Supports and trains team members to help them excel and maintain high standards
• Manages the kitchen line, plans shifts, and enjoys coaching on the go
• 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 needs

Wag’s in it for you:

• Biweekly pay and tips
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• £1000 annual bonus opportunity
• Flexible hours to support your side projects
• Free shift meals from our menu and 50% off outside work to treat friends and family
• Family-friendly policy: 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Fresh uniform provided for each shift
• First to try new menus
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• National recognition as a wok star

We also offer pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle schemes, discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*100% tips go to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant and are at guests' discretion. Tips are not guaranteed wages.