Sous Chef Team Leader (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Sous Chef at an industry-leading restaurant, where individuality is celebrated. This role offers a chance to lead a passionate team, ensuring high food quality and safety standards while enjoying benefits like flexible hours, weekly pay, and an annual bonus. With a focus on personal development and recognition, you'll thrive in a supportive environment that values your contributions. If you’re ready to make an impact and grow your culinary career, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Weekly pay and share of tips

Access to earnings before payday

£1000 annual bonus opportunity

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off food outside of work

Family-friendly policies

Fresh uniform provided

Opportunity to try new menus

Recognition program

Qualifications

• Experience managing kitchen teams and maintaining high standards.
• Knowledge of food safety and kitchen financials.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire kitchen team to deliver quality food.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and health standards.

Skills

Team Leadership

Food Safety Standards

Kitchen Financials

Shift Planning

Coaching

Job description

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Sous Chef Team Leader (Hiring Immediately), Wakefield

Client: Wagamama

Location: Wakefield, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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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 individuality and personality over perfection. With over 165 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, we're looking for a Sous Chef to join us on our journey 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. You'll 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 maintain high standards
• Has experience managing the line, 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 success and recognizes individual drivers and needs

What’s in it for you:

• Weekly pay and share of 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 of work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Fresh, clean uniform provided for each shift
• Opportunity to try new menus first
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• 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 and are at guests' discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.