Aspiring Culinary Leader (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain is seeking a Junior Sous Chef in Coventry. The role emphasizes leadership, food quality, and team support. Enjoy flexible hours, weekly pay, and a variety of benefits including free meals and a family-friendly policy.

Benefits

Weekly pay plus a share of tips

Access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free food during shifts

50% off outside of work

26 weeks full pay for expectant parents

Clean uniform provided

Recognition program

Pension scheme

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting team and maintaining high standards.
• Ready to manage kitchen line and coach team.
• Understands food safety and financial aspects.

Responsibilities

• Develop into a leader creating a positive environment.
• Plan shifts and work closely with the team.
• Engage and inspire team members.

Skills

Food Quality

Team Management

Food Safety

Stock Control

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Aspiring Culinary Leader (Hiring Immediately), Coventry

Client: Wagamama

Location: Coventry, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

Job Description:

Junior Sous Chef | Full-time
At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. We value personality over perfection — be yourself, be wagamama. 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 the body and soul.
The role:
As a Junior Sous Chef, you'll develop into a leader who cares about creating a positive environment for guests and team members. You should be an expert in food quality and standards, with excellent food knowledge, to lead, engage, and inspire your team.
We are looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about supporting your team and helping others achieve their best while maintaining high standards
• Is ready to manage the kitchen line, plan shifts, and work closely with the team, coaching on the go
• Understands food safety, health and safety standards, and has knowledge of financial aspects such as gross profit, stock control, and labor costs
• Loves celebrating team successes and recognizing individual needs

What’s in it for you:

• Weekly pay plus a share of tips
• Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Flexible hours to support your side hustle
• Free food during shifts from our menu and 50% off outside of work to treat friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy: 26 weeks full pay plus 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Fresh, clean uniform provided for each shift
• Be among the first to try our new menus
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
• Nationwide recognition as a wok star through our recognition program

Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle-to-work scheme, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.
At Wagamama, we are proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.
*100% of tips go to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant and are left at guests' discretion; they are not considered wages.