sous chef - Innovative Dining Experience (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An innovative dining experience is seeking a passionate sous chef to join their team in York. This role offers the opportunity to lead a dynamic kitchen environment, ensuring high standards of food quality and safety while supporting and developing team members. With a focus on creating a positive atmosphere, you will engage in planning shifts and managing kitchen financials. Enjoy flexible hours, competitive pay, and a range of benefits including a generous bonus and free meals. Join a company that values individuality and celebrates success!

Benefits

Biweekly pay plus tips

Access to earnings before payday

Annual bonus opportunity

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off outside of work

Family-friendly policies

Uniform provided

Opportunity to try new menus

Recognition programs

Qualifications

• Experience managing kitchen operations and planning shifts.
• Knowledge of food safety and health standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the kitchen team to maintain high food quality.
• Manage kitchen operations, including stock control and labor costs.

Skills

Team Management

Food Safety Standards

Kitchen Financials

Coaching and Development

Job description

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

Client: wagamama

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Posted: 08.05.2025

Expiry Date: 22.06.2025

Job Description:

Sous Chef | Full Time

At wagamama, we celebrate difference and value personality over perfection. 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 passionate about creating a positive environment for guests and team members. You will 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 achieve high standards
• Has experience managing the line, planning shifts, and coaching team members
• Supports food safety, health and safety standards, and understands kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs
• Loves celebrating team success and recognizing individual needs

What’s in it for you:

• Biweekly pay plus tips
• Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with wagestream
• £1000 annual bonus opportunity
• Flexible hours to support your side hustle
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside of work
• 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
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• Recognition through our nationwide programme

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.

*Tips are 100% distributed to our teams, vary by restaurant, and are at guest discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.