Sous Chef | Lead Kitchen Team, Flexible Hours

wagamama; Ireland; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bi-weekly pay

Share of tips

Annual bonus

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off outside of work

Uniform provided

Wellness program

Cycle to work

Job summary

wagamama in Ireland is hiring a sous chef to lead our kitchen, champion food quality and standards, and inspire a team of cooks. You’ll drive training, manage line operations, and ensure costs and safety compliance are met during busy service periods.

You will support the team with coaching on the go, celebrate successes, and contribute to a positive guest and colleague experience while upholding wagamama’s standards and culture.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team and training others.
• Strong knowledge of food quality standards and health & safety.
• Ability to manage line cooks, plan shifts and coach on the go.
• Understanding of gross profit, stock control and labour costs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team to deliver high standards and guest experience.
• Plan shifts to ensure proper cover and smooth service.
• Monitor food quality, safety, and costs; coach and develop staff.

Skills

Leadership

Food knowledge

Training & development

Line management

Health & safety

Cost control

Team motivation

Job description

wagamama in Ireland is hiring a sous chef to lead our kitchen, champion food quality and standards, and inspire a team of cooks. You’ll drive training, manage line operations, and ensure costs and safety compliance are met during busy service periods.

You will support the team with coaching on the go, celebrate successes, and contribute to a positive guest and colleague experience while upholding wagamama’s standards and culture.