sous chef - Supportive team development focus (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to join their vibrant team in Doncaster. This role offers the opportunity to lead a dedicated kitchen staff while maintaining high food quality standards. With a commitment to individuality and diversity, you'll create a positive environment that celebrates team successes. Enjoy flexible hours, competitive pay, and a range of benefits that support your personal and professional growth. If you're ready to make a difference in a dynamic culinary setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Weekly pay and tips

Access to earnings before payday

Annual bonus opportunity

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off for friends and family

Paid parental leave

Uniform provided

Opportunity to try new menus

Recognition programs

Qualifications

• Experience in managing kitchen operations and planning shifts.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and health standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire kitchen team to achieve high standards.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and health regulations.

Skills

Team Management

Food Safety Standards

Kitchen Operations Management

Coaching and Mentoring

Education

Culinary Arts Certification

Job description

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wagamama

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doncaster, United Kingdom

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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 help us nourish from bowl to soul.

The role |

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

We are looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about supporting and developing their team to achieve high standards
• Has experience managing kitchen operations, planning shifts, and working with the team to coach on the go
• Supports food safety, health and safety standards, and understands kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs
• Loves celebrating team successes and recognizing individual needs

Wagamama offers:

• Weekly pay and tips
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday via wagestream
• £1000 annual bonus opportunity
• Flexible hours to support your side hustle
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work for friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including paid parental leave
• Uniform provided for each shift
• Opportunity to try our new menus first
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• Recognition through our nationwide Wok Star program

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

Be you, be wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the disability confident scheme.

*Tips are 100% for our teams and vary by restaurant. Tips are at guests' discretion and are not guaranteed wages.