sous chef - Supportive team development focus (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; York; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and supportive team as a Sous Chef at a leading restaurant chain. In this full-time role, you'll create a positive environment for both guests and team members while maintaining high food quality standards. Enjoy flexible hours, competitive pay, and a range of perks including a generous annual bonus, free meals, and family-friendly policies. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your culinary skills and be recognized as a key player in a vibrant kitchen atmosphere. If you're passionate about food and team success, this role is for you!

Benefits

Weekly Pay

Access to Earnings Before Payday

Annual Bonus Opportunity

Flexible Hours

Free Food on Shift

50% Off Outside Work

Family-Friendly Policies

Fresh Uniform Provided

Opportunity to Experience New Menus

Recognition Program

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting team development and maintaining high standards.
• Experience in managing kitchen operations and coaching team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the kitchen team while ensuring food quality.
• Manage shifts, uphold health and safety standards, and control costs.

Skills

Team Management

Food Quality Standards

Kitchen Line Management

Health and Safety Standards

Financial Management

Job description

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

Client:

wagamama

Location:

York

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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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 seeking a sous chef to join our team and contribute to our mission of nourishing 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 through training and development, maintaining high standards
• Have experience managing the kitchen line, planning shifts, and coaching team members on the go
• Support your kitchen’s food, health, and safety standards, and understand financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labour costs
• Enjoy celebrating success and recognizing individual drives and needs

What’s in it for you |

• Weekly pay and a share of tips
• Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with Wagestream
• £1000 annual bonus opportunity
• Flexible hours to support your side hustle
• Free food on shift from our menu, plus 50% off outside work to treat friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies (26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents)
• Fresh, clean uniform provided for each shift
• Opportunity to experience our 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, 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, are at guests' discretion, and are not guaranteed wages or considered as part of wages.