Sous Chef Team Leader (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Sous Chef at an industry-leading restaurant chain, where you'll inspire and develop your team while ensuring high standards of food quality and safety. This role offers the chance to lead kitchen operations, manage shifts, and celebrate successes in a vibrant environment. Enjoy flexible hours, competitive pay, and a host of benefits including bonuses, free meals, and family-friendly policies. Be part of a company that values individuality and diversity, and make a real impact in the culinary world.

Benefits

Weekly pay plus tips

Access to earnings before payday

Annual bonus opportunity

Flexible hours

Free shift meals

50% off meals outside work

Family-friendly policies

Uniform provided

Early access to new menus

Recognition program

Qualifications

• Expert in food quality and standards with strong leadership skills.
• Experience managing kitchen operations and planning shifts.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for guests and team members.
• Support food safety and health standards in the kitchen.

Skills

Team Leadership

Food Safety Standards

Kitchen Operations Management

Stock Control

Coaching

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08.05.2025

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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 continue 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 guests and team members. You should be an expert in food quality and standards, with strong knowledge of food, leading, engaging, and inspiring 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 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 needs

Benefits |

• Weekly pay plus tips
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• £1000 annual bonus opportunity
• Flexible hours to support side interests
• Free shift meals 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
• Uniform provided for each shift
• Early access to new menus
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our recognition program

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.

*100% of tips go to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant. Tips are discretionary and not considered wages or guaranteed.