sous chef - Supportive team development focus (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a passionate Sous Chef to join their vibrant team. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead a kitchen, ensuring high food quality and safety standards while fostering a positive work environment. With flexible hours, weekly pay, and an annual bonus, you'll thrive in a supportive atmosphere that values individuality and teamwork. Enjoy perks like free meals, discounts for friends and family, and a strong family-friendly policy. If you're ready to inspire and celebrate culinary excellence, this position is perfect for you!

Benefits

Weekly pay and share of tips

Access to earnings before payday

£1000 annual bonus opportunity

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off for friends and family

Industry-leading family-friendly policy

Fresh uniform provided

Opportunity to experience new menus

Recognition program

Qualifications

• Expert in food quality and standards, leading and inspiring the team.
• Experience in managing kitchen operations and planning shifts.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for guests and team members.
• Support food safety and understand financial performance.

Skills

Food Quality Standards

Kitchen Management

Food Safety Standards

Team Training and Development

Job description

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

lincoln, 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, valuing personality over perfection. With over 165 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, we are seeking 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 guests and team members. You should 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 your team, focusing on training and development to help them excel and maintain high standards
• Have experience managing the kitchen line, planning shifts, and working with the team to coach on the go
• Support food safety, health and safety standards, and understand financial performance, including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs
• Enjoy celebrating successes with your team and recognizing individual drives and needs

What’s in it for you |

• Weekly pay and share of tips
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• £1000 annual bonus opportunity
• Flexible hours to support your side hustle
• Free food on shift, plus 50% off outside of work for friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy (26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents)
• Fresh uniform provided for each shift
• Opportunity to experience new menus first
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our recognition program

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday entitlement, 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.

*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 by the company.