Aspiring Culinary Leader (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Wagamama is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to create a positive environment for guests and team members. You'll manage shifts, uphold food standards, and motivate your team. Join a diverse workplace that values individuality and offers various benefits, including flexible hours and recognition programs.

Benefits

Weekly pay and tips

Access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free shift food and 50% off outside work

Family-friendly policies

Uniform provided

Company parties and VIP guest events

Recognition programs

Pension

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting team and maintaining high standards.
• Knowledgeable about food, health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage the line, plan shifts, and coach on the go.
• Lead, engage, and inspire the team.

Skills

Team motivation

Food safety

Shift management

Job description

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

reading, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

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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 from bowl to 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, with exceptional knowledge, using this to lead, engage, and inspire your team.
About you:
- Passionate about supporting your team and helping others excel, maintaining high standards
- Ready to manage the line, plan shifts, and coach on the go
- Knowledgeable about food, health and safety standards, and familiar with financial performance aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labour costs
- Enthusiastic about celebrating success and recognizing individual needs

• Supportive team player
• Shift management and planning
• Food safety and financial awareness
• Team motivation and recognition

What we offer:

• Weekly pay and tips
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream
• Flexible hours for side pursuits
• Free shift food and 50% off outside work
• Family-friendly policies including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Uniform provided
• Early access to new menus
• Company parties and VIP guest events
• Recognition programs like 'Wok Star'

Additional benefits include pension, holidays, training, cycle schemes, discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards. Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.
*Tips are entirely at guest discretion and vary by restaurant; 100% go to team members and are not considered wages.