Aspiring Culinary Leader (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant chain as a Junior Sous Chef in Bournemouth. This role offers the chance to lead a kitchen team, ensuring high food quality and standards while nurturing a positive environment. Enjoy flexible hours, weekly pay, and a range of benefits including free meals and family-friendly policies. Be part of a diverse team that values individuality and teamwork.

Benefits

Weekly pay and share of tips

Access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free shift meals

50% off meals outside work

Family-friendly policy

Uniform provided

Early access to new menus

Recognition programs

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting the team and maintaining high standards.
• Ready to manage kitchen line and coach team members.
• Understanding of kitchen financials and stock control.

Responsibilities

• Lead, engage, and inspire the kitchen team.
• Manage shifts and maintain food quality standards.
• Celebrate team success and recognize individual needs.

Skills

Leadership

Food Quality Standards

Health and Safety Standards

Team Support

Job description

Job Title: Aspiring Culinary Leader (Hiring Immediately), Bournemouth

Client: Wagamama

Location: Bournemouth, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Description:

Junior Sous Chef | Full time

At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. With over 165 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, we are seeking a Junior Sous Chef to join us on our journey to nourish both body and soul.

The Role:

As a Junior Sous Chef, you will be a developing leader passionate about creating a positive environment for guests and team members. You will be an expert in food quality and standards, using your knowledge to lead, engage, and inspire your team.

Ideal Candidate:

• Passionate about supporting your team and maintaining high standards
• Ready to manage the kitchen line, plan shifts, and coach team members
• Understanding of food, health and safety standards, and kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs
• Loves to celebrate team success and recognizes individual needs

Benefits:

• Weekly pay and share of tips (100% of tips go to our teams)
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Flexible hours to support side interests
• Free shift meals from our menu and 50% off outside work to treat friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy with 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Uniform provided for each shift
• Early access to new menus
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• Nationwide recognition through our 'Wok Star' program

Additional benefits include pension scheme, holidays, training, cycle-to-work scheme, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme.