Sous Chef — Lead a High-Energy, Fresh-Flavor Kitchen

wagamama; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Biweekly pay

Staff discount

Free meals on shift

Earned wage access (Wagestream)

Parental leave support

Employee discounts across brands

Job summary

wagamama is seeking a sous chef in Glasgow to support shifts and the kitchen team, ensuring every dish is prepared to order with high standards. You will lead the kitchen with pride, train and develop staff, and manage line, stock and costs, while maintaining the vibrant wagamama energy.

Join a culture that values growth, teamwork and coaching, with biweekly pay, a potential annual bonus, staff meals, and a range of wellbeing benefits as part of our hospitality family.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a busy kitchen and managing a team.
• Knowledge of food safety standards and cost control.
• Ability to plan shifts, cover and coach on the line.
• Strong focus on training and developing others.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts and manage the kitchen team to deliver fresh, bold dishes.
• Collaborate with management to run a vibrant, high-performing kitchen.
• Coach, support and recognise the team, fostering pride and growth.
• Monitor food safety, stock, labour costs and kitchen performance.
• Drive continuous improvement with a Kaizen mindset.

Skills

Team leadership

Training

Food safety

Kaizen mindset

Job description

wagamama is seeking a sous chef in Glasgow to support shifts and the kitchen team, ensuring every dish is prepared to order with high standards. You will lead the kitchen with pride, train and develop staff, and manage line, stock and costs, while maintaining the vibrant wagamama energy.

Join a culture that values growth, teamwork and coaching, with biweekly pay, a potential annual bonus, staff meals, and a range of wellbeing benefits as part of our hospitality family.