sous chef - Supportive team development focus (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An innovative restaurant group is seeking a passionate sous chef to join their dynamic team in Wakefield. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead a supportive kitchen environment where individuality and diversity are celebrated. As a sous chef, you'll manage kitchen operations, ensuring top-notch food quality and safety standards while developing your team to reach their full potential. Enjoy flexible hours, competitive pay, and a range of enticing perks, including a generous annual bonus and free meals. If you're ready to make a difference in a vibrant culinary setting, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Weekly pay and tips

Access to earnings before payday

Annual bonus opportunity

Flexible hours

Free shift meals

50% off meals outside work

Family-friendly policies

Uniform provided

New menu tastings

Recognition program

Qualifications

• Experience managing kitchen lines and planning shifts.
• Knowledge of food safety and health standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire kitchen team to achieve high standards.
• Ensure food quality and safety compliance.

Skills

Team Development

Kitchen Management

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Education

Culinary Arts Certification

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

Client: wagamama

Location: Wakefield, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

10.05.2025

Expiry Date:

24.06.2025

Job Description:

Sous chef | Full-time

At wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. With over 165 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, we are seeking 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'll be a leader passionate about creating a positive environment for guests and team members alike. 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 lines, 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 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 side projects
• Free shift meals from our menu and 50% off outside work to treat friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Uniform provided for each shift
• First to try our new menus
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our recognition program

Additional benefits include pension, 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.

*100% tips go to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant and are at guests' discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.