Sous Chef Team Leader (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Sous Chef to join their vibrant team. This exciting role offers the chance to lead with passion, ensuring high food quality and standards while fostering a positive environment for both guests and team members. Enjoy a range of benefits including weekly pay, flexible hours, and an annual bonus opportunity. With a commitment to individuality and diversity, this is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to make a difference in the culinary world. Join a company that values personality over perfection and celebrates team successes!

Benefits

Weekly pay and tips

30% earnings access before payday

£1000 annual bonus opportunity

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off outside work for friends and family

Family-friendly policies

Uniform provided

Wagamama parties with VIP guests

National recognition as a Wok Star

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting and developing your team.
• Expert in food quality and standards.
• Experience managing the line and planning shifts.

Responsibilities

• Lead with passion, creating a positive environment.
• Inspire and engage the team in food quality.
• Support food safety and health standards.

Skills

Food Safety Standards

Team Management

Shift Planning

Coaching

Stock Control

Labor Cost Management

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08.05.2025

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Job Description:

Sous Chef | Full-time

At Wagamama, with over 165 restaurants in the UK and Ireland, we celebrate individuality and diversity. We value personality over perfection—be you, be Wagamama. We are looking for a Sous Chef to join us on our journey to nourish from bowl to soul.

The Role |

As a Sous Chef, you will lead with passion, creating a positive environment for guests and team members. You will be an expert in food quality and standards, inspiring and engaging your team.

We’d love to hear from you if you...

• Are passionate about supporting and developing your team to achieve high standards
• Have experience managing the line, planning shifts, and coaching on the go
• Support food safety, health and safety standards, and understand financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs
• Loved to celebrate team successes and recognize individual 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 hustle
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work for friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Uniform provided for each shift
• Be the first to try our new menus
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• National recognition as a Wok Star

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle schemes, 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 team members. Tips vary by restaurant and are discretionary, not guaranteed wages.