Sous Chef Lead: Bold Dishes, Tips & Growth

wagamama; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Biweekly pay + tips

Friend/family discount (50%)

Free meals on shift

Earned wage access (wagestream)

Pension scheme

Holiday and training

Discounts across TRG brands

Job summary

sous chef | wagamama is seeking a full-time sous chef to lead the kitchen shifts and guide the team in delivering fresh, bold dishes with consistent quality. You will work closely with management to maintain high standards, train staff, and ensure food safety and cost awareness.

This role offers biweekly pay, discretionary annual bonus up to 1,000, and staff perks including meals on shift, family discounts, and access to earned wage options.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a busy kitchen
• Strong leadership and people development skills
• Knowledge of food safety standards and GP/labour cost awareness

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen shifts and manage the kitchen team
• Ensure dishes are prepared fresh and with high quality
• Coach and develop team members to perform at their best
• Foster a Kaizen mindset to continuously improve operations

Job description

sous chef | wagamama is seeking a full-time sous chef to lead the kitchen shifts and guide the team in delivering fresh, bold dishes with consistent quality. You will work closely with management to maintain high standards, train staff, and ensure food safety and cost awareness.

This role offers biweekly pay, discretionary annual bonus up to 1,000, and staff perks including meals on shift, family discounts, and access to earned wage options.