Sous Chef

Sous Chef focuses on as a sous chef at wagamama, you’ll support the kitchen management team to oversee all aspects of our back of house operation the wagamama way.

What the role involves

• As a sous chef at wagamama, you’ll support the kitchen management team to oversee all aspects of our back of house operation the wagamama way.
• Develop and grow our junior chefs, ensuring they are engaged, motivated and meeting wagamama standard.
• Fully funded apprenticeship programmes to support your growth.
• Experienced in supporting to ensure your kitchen’s food, health and safety standards are spotless.
• Working together to build close bonds of trust + support.

Skills and requirements

• Experience managing or supervising a kitchen team and taking ownership in your role through positive behaviours + actions.

Confirmed role details

• £13.80 per hour + £1000 bonus opportunity per year + £34 average tips per week.
• £14 - £25 of free food allowance on every shift.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift.
• Pension scheme + 28 days holiday.

Candidate fit

• pace, food quality, hygiene standards, and reliable teamwork

Additional role context

• 50% discount at wagamama + 30% off all other trg brands with family and friends.
• Dedicated 4-week training programme.
• A strong communicator, that has real conversations with consideration + care, supporting your management team in making sure your kitchen is performing at a high standard of servic.