Sous Chef — Lead Kitchen, Develop Your Team, Earn Tips + Bonus

wagamama; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus up to £1,000

Biweekly pay

Share of tips

Friends and family discount 50% off

Free meals on shift

Earned wage access (wagestream)

Parental leave: 26 weeks full pay

Brand discounts across TRG brands

Pension scheme

Holiday and training

Cycle to work scheme

Gym discounts

Long service awards

Disability confident employer

Job summary

wagamama is seeking a sous chef to lead shifts and support the kitchen team in delivering fresh, high-quality bowls every time. The role focuses on maintaining standards, guiding a busy crew, and driving continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

You will work closely with management to run a vibrant kitchen, nurture your team, and ensure every dish reflects wagamama’s bold, flavourful approach while keeping food safety and costs in check.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen and managing shifts.
• Strong focus on training and developing team members.
• Understanding health and safety standards and kitchen financials.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen with pride, ensuring dishes are fresh and full of flavour.
• Work closely with management to run a vibrant, high-performing kitchen.
• Support and develop the kitchen team, nurturing growth and teamwork.
• Kaizen mindset: identify small improvements and implement them.

Skills

Team leadership

Shift planning

Food safety

Cost control

Job description

wagamama is seeking a sous chef to lead shifts and support the kitchen team in delivering fresh, high-quality bowls every time. The role focuses on maintaining standards, guiding a busy crew, and driving continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

You will work closely with management to run a vibrant kitchen, nurture your team, and ensure every dish reflects wagamama’s bold, flavourful approach while keeping food safety and costs in check.