sous chef - Supportive team development focus (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a vibrant and supportive team as a Sous Chef at an established restaurant chain. This role focuses on creating a positive environment for both guests and team members, ensuring high food quality, and leading kitchen operations. You'll have the opportunity to develop your skills in a dynamic setting, with flexible hours and a range of benefits including a generous annual bonus and industry-leading family-friendly policies. If you are passionate about food and team development, this is the perfect opportunity to thrive in your culinary career.

Benefits

Weekly pay and tips

Access to earnings before payday

£1000 annual bonus opportunity

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off for friends and family

Pension schemes

Holiday and training

Gym memberships

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Expert in food quality and standards with excellent food knowledge.
• Experience in managing kitchen line and planning shifts.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the team while maintaining high food standards.
• Support food safety and health standards in the kitchen.

Skills

Food quality and standards

Team management

Food safety standards

Financial aspects (gross profit, stock control)

Job description

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sous chef - Supportive team development focus (Hiring Immediately), Northampton

Client:

wagamama

Location:

Northampton, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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'll be a leader who cares about creating a positive environment for our guests and team. You should be an expert in food quality and standards, with excellent food knowledge, and use this to lead, engage, and inspire your team.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about supporting and developing their team to maintain high standards
• Has experience managing the kitchen line, 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 hustle
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work for friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay + 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 through our recognition program

We also offer 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 Disability Confident.

*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.