sous chef - Innovative Dining Experience (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a dynamic and innovative dining experience as a Sous Chef, where your passion for food and leadership will shine. This role offers the chance to create a positive environment for both guests and team members while ensuring the highest quality of food standards. With flexible hours, biweekly pay, and a generous bonus opportunity, you will thrive in a supportive atmosphere that celebrates individuality and teamwork. Enjoy benefits like free meals, family-friendly policies, and recognition programs that highlight your contributions. If you’re ready to take your culinary career to the next level, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Biweekly pay and tips sharing

Access to earnings before payday

£1000 annual bonus opportunity

Flexible hours

Free shift food

50% off food outside work

Family-friendly policies

Uniform provided

Opportunity to try new menus

Participation in VIP guest events

Qualifications

• Expert in food quality and standards with leadership skills.
• Experience in managing kitchen operations and team coaching.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Food Quality Standards

Team Leadership

Kitchen Management

Food Safety Standards

Stock Control

Coaching

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Posted:

08.05.2025

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22.06.2025

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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 help us nourish from bowl to soul.

The Role |

As a Sous Chef, you will be a leader who cares about creating a positive environment for guests and team members. 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:

• Is passionate about supporting and developing their team to maintain high standards.
• Has experience managing the kitchen line, planning shifts, and coaching team members.
• 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.

What’s in it for you?

• Biweekly pay and tips sharing
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• £1000 annual bonus opportunity
• Flexible hours to support your side projects
• Free shift food from our menu and 50% off outside work to treat friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Uniform provided for each shift
• Opportunity to try new menus first
• Participation in Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our recognition program

Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle-to-work scheme, 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 team members. Tips vary by restaurant and are at guests' discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.