Sous Chef — Lead Bold, Fresh Kitchen & Mentor Team

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

Benefits offered by this job

Up to £1,000 annual bonus

Biweekly pay and tips share

50% off for friends and family

Free meals on shift

Early access to earned pay with wagest

Job summary

wagamama in Watford is hiring a full-time Sous Chef to lead shifts and support the kitchen team. You’ll ensure dishes are fresh, cooked to order, and presented with pride, upholding high standards, bold flavours and fast service. No microwaves, no shortcuts.

Collaborate with management to run a vibrant kitchen, coach the team, plan line coverage, and maintain food safety, portion control and cost awareness to optimise gross profit. Grow your staff and celebrate success.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading a kitchen team and managing shifts (line leadership).
• Strong understanding of food safety, portion control and cost awareness.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen shifts and support the kitchen team.
• Ensure dishes are fresh, cooked to order and presented with pride.
• Collaborate with management to run a vibrant, high-performing kitchen.
• Coach and develop staff, fostering growth and engagement.
• Focus on kaizen improvements to increase efficiency and quality.

Job description

wagamama in Watford is hiring a full-time Sous Chef to lead shifts and support the kitchen team. You’ll ensure dishes are fresh, cooked to order, and presented with pride, upholding high standards, bold flavours and fast service. No microwaves, no shortcuts.

Collaborate with management to run a vibrant kitchen, coach the team, plan line coverage, and maintain food safety, portion control and cost awareness to optimise gross profit. Grow your staff and celebrate success.