Sous Chef: Lead the Kitchen, Elevate Flavors

wagamama; West of England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to £1,000 annual bonus

Biweekly pay with tips

50% off for friends and family

Free meals on shift

Wagestream earned wage access

26 weeks full pay / 13 weeks half pay

Job summary

wagamama is seeking a sous chef to lead and energise a busy kitchen in a full-time role. You will work with the management team to ensure dishes are prepared fresh, with bold flavours and consistent quality, while coaching and developing your kitchen staff.

You will manage shifts, uphold food safety standards, monitor gross profit and labour costs, and foster a culture of growth, recognition and teamwork. This role offers strong career development within wagamama.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead a busy kitchen and manage line activities.
• Experience training and developing junior chefs and waitstaff.
• Knowledge of food safety standards and HACCP principles.
• Forecasting, stock control and labour cost awareness.

Responsibilities

• Run a vibrant, high-performing kitchen with the management team.
• Lead the kitchen to ensure dishes are fresh and full of flavour.
• Support and empower the kitchen team.
• Nurture team growth and development.
• Continuously identify improvements with a Kaizen mindset.

Skills

Team leadership

Shift planning

Food safety

Cost control

Coaching

Job description

wagamama is seeking a sous chef to lead and energise a busy kitchen in a full-time role. You will work with the management team to ensure dishes are prepared fresh, with bold flavours and consistent quality, while coaching and developing your kitchen staff.

You will manage shifts, uphold food safety standards, monitor gross profit and labour costs, and foster a culture of growth, recognition and teamwork. This role offers strong career development within wagamama.