sous chef

sous chef | full time 

at wagamama, food is life. our kitchens are all about fresh food, prioritising good ingredients and serving dishes that are made to order every time. no microwaves, no shortcuts, just big energy and bigger flavours. as a sous chef, you’ll support leading the shifts and the kitchen team while making sure every bowl is something to be proud of 

what you’ll be doing  

working closely with the rest of the management team to run a vibrant and high-performing kitchen 

leading the kitchen with pride, making sure every dish is fresh, bold and full of flavour 

helping your team feel seen, supported, and proud of what they do  

nurturing your team to grow, not just hit targets  

thinking with a kaizen mindset - constantly spotting the little ways we can do things better, then making them happen  

you’ll love this role if you...  

are passionate about supporting your team, focusing on training and developing others to help them be the best they can be and maintaining high standards  

are experienced in managing the line, planning shifts to make sure we have the right cover and love working with the team, coaching on the go 

have experience in supporting with your kitchen’s food, health and safety standards, understanding financial performance of a kitchen including gross profit, stock control and labour costs 

love to celebrate success with your team, recognising what drives individuals and their needs 

what you’ll get  

a culture that backs your growth, wellbeing + individuality  

up to £1,000 annual bonus  

biweekly pay and a share of tips 

50% off for friends and family  

free meals on shift 

early access to earned pay with wagestream  

26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for new parents  

30% off at other TRG brands (brunning & price pubs, barburrito and more)  

in addition to this, we offer the usual benefits such as pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle to work scheme, retail and leisure discounts, discounted gym memberships and long service awards    

apply today and take a seat at the bench 

we’re proud to be a disability confident employer. no matter where you’re from or who you are, you’ve got a seat at our bench