Sous Chef Team Leader (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Sous Chef Team Leader to join their vibrant Liverpool location. This exciting role involves leading a passionate team dedicated to culinary excellence while ensuring food quality and safety standards. With a focus on team development and recognition, you'll create a positive environment that celebrates success. Enjoy flexible hours, generous bonuses, and unique perks like free meals and industry-leading parental policies. If you're ready to make a difference in a dynamic kitchen, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Weekly pay plus tips

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

£1000 annual bonus opportunity

Flexible hours

Free shift meals

50% off meals outside of work

26 weeks full pay for expectant parents

Uniform provided

Recognition as a nationwide wok star

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience managing kitchen operations and planning shifts.
• Passionate about supporting and developing team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the kitchen team to maintain high standards.
• Ensure food safety and health standards are upheld.

Skills

Team Management

Kitchen Operations

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

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Sous Chef Team Leader (Hiring Immediately), Liverpool

Client: Wagamama

Location: Liverpool, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 2

Posted: 08.05.2025

Expiry Date: 22.06.2025

Job Description:

Sous Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, we celebrate differences and value personality over perfection. With over 165 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, we are looking for a Sous Chef to join our team and continue our journey to nourish from bowl to soul.

The role:

As a Sous Chef, you will be a leader passionate about creating a positive environment for guests and team members. You will be an expert in food quality and standards, using your knowledge to lead, engage, and inspire your team.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about supporting and developing their team to maintain high standards
• Has experience managing kitchen operations, planning shifts, and coaching team members
• Supports kitchen 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 plus tips
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• £1000 annual bonus opportunity
• Flexible hours to support your side hustle
• Free shift meals from our menu and 50% off outside of work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy: 26 weeks full pay and 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
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our 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 Disability Confident.

*100% of tips go to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant and are at guest discretion. Tips are not wages nor guaranteed by the company.