Aspiring Sous Chef (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to join their team. The role involves managing kitchen operations, ensuring food quality, and providing a positive environment for both guests and team members. With flexible hours and various benefits, this position is ideal for those passionate about culinary arts and teamwork.

Benefits

Weekly pay and tips

Access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free shift meals

50% discount outside of work

Family-friendly policies

Uniform provided

New menu experiences

Wagamama parties

Recognition as a nationwide wok star

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting your team and maintaining high standards.
• Understanding of food safety, health and safety standards, and kitchen financials.

Responsibilities

• Manage the line and plan shifts for adequate coverage.
• Lead, engage, and inspire your team.

Skills

Food Safety

Team Management

High Standards

Job description

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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. With over 165 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, we are looking for a Junior Sous Chef to join our team and help us nourish from bowl to soul.

The role:

As a Junior Sous Chef, you will be a growing 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.

Requirements:

• Passionate about supporting your team and maintaining high standards
• Willing to manage the line and plan shifts for adequate coverage
• Understanding of food safety, health and safety standards, and kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs
• Ability to celebrate success and recognize individual needs

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Are passionate about supporting your team and maintaining high standards
• Are ready to manage the line, plan shifts, and coach the team
• Have knowledge of food safety, health and safety, and kitchen financials
• Enjoy celebrating team successes and recognizing individual needs

What’s in it for you:

• Weekly pay and tips
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with wagestream
• Flexible hours to support side activities
• Free shift meals and 50% discount outside of work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies
• Uniform provided for each shift
• Opportunity to experience new menus first
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star

Additional benefits include pension, holiday, training, cycle scheme, discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the disability confident scheme.

*100% tips go to our team; tips are at guest discretion and are not considered wages.