sous chef - Supportive team development focus (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking restaurant group as a Sous Chef, where your passion for food and team leadership will shine. In this full-time role, you will create a positive environment, ensuring high standards in food quality and safety. With a focus on supporting and developing your team, you’ll be instrumental in driving success and celebrating achievements. Enjoy flexible hours, competitive pay, and a host of benefits including free meals and bonuses. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow in a vibrant culinary environment and make a real impact.

Benefits

Weekly pay and share of tips

Access to earnings before payday

£1000 annual bonus opportunity

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off food outside work

Family-friendly policies

Uniform provided

Opportunity to try new menus

National recognition as a 'Wok Star'

Qualifications

• Experience in managing kitchen operations and team leadership.
• Understanding of food safety and kitchen financials.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the kitchen team to maintain high food quality standards.
• Plan shifts and ensure smooth kitchen operations.

Skills

Team Management

Kitchen Operations

Food Safety Standards

Stock Control

Labor Cost Management

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08.05.2025

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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 contribute to our mission to nourish from bowl to soul.

The role |

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

We’re 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 well with the team
• Supports food safety, health, safety standards, and understands kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs
• Loves celebrating team successes and recognizing individual needs

Benefits 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 and 50% off outside work to treat 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
• National recognition as a 'Wok Star'

Additional benefits include pension, holiday, training, cycle schemes, discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*Tips are 100% for the team and vary by restaurant. Tips are discretionary and not considered wages or guaranteed.