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Sous Chef | Full-Time
At Wagamama, food is life. Our kitchens thrive on fresh ingredients, ditching shortcuts to deliver dishes made to order—every time. As a Sous Chef, you’ll lead shifts, steer the kitchen team, and ensure every bowl is a masterpiece you’re proud to serve.
What You’ll Do
- Work closely with management to run a dynamic, high-performing kitchen
- Lead with passion, guaranteeing every dish is fresh, bold, and bursting with flavour
- Foster a culture where the team feels supported, valued, and empowered
- Guide your team’s growth, not just target achievements
- Embrace a kaizen mindset, identifying small improvements and implementing them
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You’ll Succeed Here If…
You have a passion for:
- Supporting your team through training, mentoring, and uplifting every member to their best
- Managing the kitchen line, planning shifts efficiently, and coaching staff in real-time
- Ensuring food safety and operational excellence, while understanding key performance indicators—gross profit, stock control, and labour costs
- Celebrating wins with your team, recognising individual motivation and strengths
What You’ll Get
A culture that prioritises growth, wellbeing, and individuality, plus:
- Up to £1,000 annual bonus
- Bi-weekly pay + share of tip earnings
- 50% discount for friends and family
- Free meals on shift
- Early access to earned wages via WageStream
- Paternity/maternity leave: 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay
- 30% off at other TRG brands (Brunning & Price pubs, Barburrito, and more)
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Plus: Standard benefits including:
- Pension scheme
- Holiday entitlement
- Ongoing training
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Retail & leisure discounts
- Discounted gym memberships
- Long-service awards
Apply today and claim your spot at the bench.
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