sous chef - Supportive team development focus (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to join their dynamic team. This role emphasizes leadership in kitchen operations, where you will inspire and develop your team while ensuring the highest standards of food quality. You'll enjoy flexible hours, competitive pay, and a supportive work environment that celebrates individuality and diversity. With a commitment to nurturing your career, this opportunity offers an annual bonus, generous family-friendly policies, and numerous perks to enhance your work-life balance. If you have a love for culinary excellence and team development, this is the role for you!

Benefits

Weekly pay and tips share

Access to earnings before payday

£1000 annual bonus opportunity

Flexible hours

Free shift meals

50% off meals outside work

Family-friendly policies

Uniform provided

Early access to new menus

Recognition programs

Qualifications

• Passion for developing and supporting team members.
• Experience in managing kitchen operations and planning shifts.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to maintain high food quality and standards.
• Motivate and inspire team members in a positive environment.

Skills

Team Leadership

Kitchen Operations Management

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Job description

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 passionate Sous Chef to join our team and contribute to our mission of nourishing both body and soul.

The Role

As a Sous Chef, you will be a leader dedicated to creating a positive environment for guests and team members alike. You will be an expert in food quality and standards, using your knowledge to lead, motivate, and inspire your team.

What We're Looking For

• A passion for supporting and developing your team to achieve their best while maintaining high standards.
• Experience managing kitchen operations, planning shifts, and working hands-on with your team.
• Knowledge of food safety, health and safety standards, and understanding of financial aspects such as gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• A celebratory approach to success, recognizing individual drives and needs.

What We Offer

• Weekly pay and tips share.
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream.
• £1000 annual bonus opportunity.
• Flexible hours to support your side pursuits.
• Free shift meals from our menu and 50% off outside work.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents.
• Uniform provided for each shift.
• Early access to new menus and exclusive wagamama events.
• Recognition programs like our nationwide 'Wok Star'.

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

Join Us

Wagamama is proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*Tips are distributed entirely to our teams and are at guests' discretion; they are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.