sous chef - Supportive team development focus (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a vibrant and diverse team as a Sous Chef at an established restaurant chain, where individuality is celebrated. This role offers the chance to lead a passionate kitchen team, ensuring exceptional food quality and safety standards. With flexible hours and a supportive environment, you'll enjoy benefits like free meals, bonuses, and recognition for your hard work. If you're ready to inspire and develop your team while enjoying a fulfilling culinary career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Weekly pay and tips

Access to earnings before payday

£1000 annual bonus opportunity

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

Family-friendly policies

Uniform provided

Opportunity to try new menus

Recognition as a nationwide wok star

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience managing kitchen operations and leading a team.
• Knowledge of food safety and financial aspects of kitchen management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the kitchen team to maintain high food quality.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Team Management

Food Safety Standards

Kitchen Line Management

Stock Control

Coaching

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08.05.2025

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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 looking for a Sous Chef to join us on our journey to nourish both body and soul.

The Role:

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

We'd love to hear from you if you:

• Are passionate about supporting and developing your team to achieve high standards
• Have experience managing the kitchen line, planning shifts, and coaching team members
• Support food safety, health and safety standards, and understand financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs
• Enjoy celebrating team successes and recognizing individual needs

Benefits:

• Weekly pay and tips
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• £1000 annual bonus opportunity
• Flexible hours to support side pursuits
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work for friends and family
• Family-friendly policies including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay 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

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 Disability Confident.

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