sous chef - Supportive team development focus (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant and supportive team as a Sous Chef! This role at a leading restaurant group focuses on nurturing talent and maintaining high culinary standards. You’ll lead a dedicated kitchen team, ensuring food quality and safety while celebrating their successes. Enjoy flexible hours, competitive pay, and a variety of perks including a generous bonus scheme and family-friendly policies. This is an exciting opportunity to grow in a dynamic environment that values individuality and teamwork.

Benefits

Weekly pay and tips

Access to earnings before payday

£1000 annual bonus opportunity

Flexible hours

Free on-shift food

50% off food outside work

Family-friendly policies

Fresh uniform provided

Participation in events

Recognition as a nationwide Wok Star

Qualifications

• Expert in food quality and standards with excellent food knowledge.
• Experience managing kitchen line and coaching team members.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for guests and team.
• Support food safety and health standards.

Skills

Team Management

Food Safety Standards

Kitchen Financials

Food Quality Knowledge

Job description

Job Title: Sous Chef - Supportive Team Development Focus (Hiring Immediately), Stoke-on-Trent

Client: Wagamama

Location: Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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 our team and contribute to our mission to nourish both body and soul.

The Role:

As a sous chef, you will be a leader dedicated to creating a positive environment for our guests and team. You should be an expert in food quality and standards, with excellent food knowledge, inspiring and engaging your team.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about supporting and developing their team, maintaining high standards
• Has experience managing the kitchen line, planning shifts, and coaching team members
• Supports food safety, health and safety standards, and understands kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs
• Loves celebrating team successes and recognizing individual drives and 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 pursuits
• Free on-shift food 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
• Fresh uniform provided for each shift
• Early access to our new menus
• Participation in Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• Recognition as a nationwide Wok Star

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

Be you, be Wagamama:

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*Note: 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.