sous chef - Innovative Dining Experience (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join an innovative dining experience as a Sous Chef, where your passion for food and team leadership will shine. This role involves creating a positive dining environment, ensuring high food quality, and supporting your team’s growth. Enjoy flexible hours, biweekly pay, and a generous bonus opportunity while working in a vibrant atmosphere that celebrates individuality and teamwork. With perks like free meals and industry-leading family policies, this position offers a fulfilling career path in a renowned restaurant chain. Bring your culinary expertise and leadership skills to a place that values you!

Benefits

Biweekly pay plus share of tips

Access to earnings before payday

£1000 annual bonus opportunity

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off outside work

Family-friendly policy

New uniforms provided

Wagamama parties

Pension schemes

Qualifications

• Expert in food quality and standards, leading and inspiring the team.
• Experienced in managing shifts and coaching team members.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for guests and teams.
• Support food safety and health standards while managing costs.

Skills

Food Quality Standards

Team Leadership

Food Safety

Stock Control

Labour Cost Management

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

leeds, west yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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Job Description:

Sous Chef | Full-time

At Wagamama, we celebrate difference and value personality over perfection — we call it be you, be wagamama. With over 165 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, we are looking for 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 guests and teams. You should be an expert in food quality and standards, using your knowledge to lead, engage, and inspire your team.

If you...

• are passionate about supporting your team, focusing on training and development to help them excel and maintaining high standards
• are experienced in managing the line, planning shifts for adequate coverage, and coaching on the go
• have experience supporting food safety, health and safety standards, and understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labour costs
• love celebrating team success and recognizing individual drives and needs

We’d love to hear from you

Wok’s in it for you |

• Biweekly pay plus share of tips
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• £1000 annual bonus opportunity
• Flexible hours to support your side hustle
• Free food on shift — anything from our menu! Plus 50% off outside work to treat friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy (26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents)
• New uniforms provided for each shift
• Be the first to try our new menus
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
• Nationwide recognition as a wok star through our recognition program

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle to work, 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 vary by restaurant, are at guests' discretion, and are not guaranteed wages.