sous chef - Supportive team development focus (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team as a Sous Chef at a renowned restaurant chain, where individuality and diversity are celebrated. This role offers the chance to lead a passionate kitchen team, ensuring high food quality and safety standards while fostering a positive work environment. Enjoy flexible hours, weekly pay, and an annual bonus opportunity, alongside a host of family-friendly policies and benefits. Be part of a community that recognizes your contributions and celebrates team successes. This is more than just a job; it's a chance to grow and thrive in a supportive atmosphere.

Benefits

Weekly pay and tips

Access to earnings before payday

£1000 annual bonus opportunity

Flexible hours

Free shift meals

50% off meals outside work

Family-friendly policies

Uniform provided

Opportunity to try new menus

Recognition program

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting and developing their team to uphold high standards.
• Experience managing kitchen operations and planning shifts.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the kitchen team to maintain food quality and standards.
• Manage kitchen operations and ensure compliance with health and safety.

Skills

Team Leadership

Kitchen Operations Management

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management (Gross Profit, Stock Control)

Job description

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

bournemouth, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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Job Description:

Sous Chef | Full Time

At wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. With over 165 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, we are seeking a sous chef to join our team and contribute to our mission of nourishing from bowl to soul.

The role |

As a sous chef, you will be a leader passionate about creating a positive environment for guests and team members. You will be an expert in food quality and standards, using your knowledge to lead, engage, and inspire your team.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about supporting and developing their team to uphold high standards
• Has experience managing kitchen operations, planning shifts, and coaching team members
• Supports food safety, health and safety standards, and understands financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs
• Loves celebrating team successes and recognizing individual needs

What’s in it for you:

• Weekly pay and tips
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with wagestream
• £1000 annual bonus opportunity
• Flexible hours to support your side pursuits
• Free shift meals and 50% off outside work to treat friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including paid leave for expectant or adopting parents
• Uniform provided for each shift
• Opportunity to try new menus first
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our recognition program

Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle-to-work scheme, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*100% of tips go to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant and are at guests' discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.