sous chef - Innovative Dining Experience (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Preston; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative dining experience as a sous chef in a vibrant environment where individuality and diversity are celebrated. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead a passionate team, ensuring the highest food quality and safety standards. You will manage kitchen operations, support your team, and engage in a culture that recognizes individual contributions and celebrates successes. With benefits like flexible hours, a generous annual bonus, and the chance to enjoy delicious food on shift, this position is perfect for someone eager to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic restaurant setting.

Benefits

Biweekly pay and tips

Access to earnings before payday

Annual bonus opportunity

Flexible hours

Free on-shift food

50% off outside work

Family-friendly policies

Uniform provided

Opportunity to try new menus

Recognition programs

Qualifications

• Expert in food quality and standards with a passion for leadership.
• Ability to manage kitchen operations and coach team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the kitchen team while maintaining high standards.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and health regulations.

Skills

Team Leadership

Food Safety Standards

Kitchen Management

Financial Acumen

Education

Culinary Degree

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sous chef - Innovative Dining Experience (Hiring Immediately), Preston, Lancashire

Client: Wagamama

Location: Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: 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 seeking 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.

Ideal candidates will:

• Support and develop their team, maintaining high standards
• Manage the kitchen line, plan shifts, and coach team members
• Ensure food safety, health, and safety standards, and understand financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs
• Celebrate team successes and recognize individual needs

Benefits include:

• Biweekly pay and tips
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• £1000 annual bonus opportunity
• Flexible hours
• Free on-shift food 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
• Opportunity to try new menus first
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• Recognition programs like our nationwide Wok Star

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

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*Tips are 100% for the team, vary by restaurant, and are discretionary, not guaranteed wages.