Aspiring Sous Chef (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Coventry; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant restaurant in Coventry is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to join their team. This role involves leading a kitchen team, maintaining food quality, and ensuring high standards of health and safety. With flexible hours and a range of benefits, it's an opportunity to grow in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Weekly pay plus tips

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free shift food

50% off outside work

Family-friendly policy

Uniform provided

Pension scheme

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting your team and maintaining high standards.
• Ready to manage the line, plan shifts, and coach on the go.

Responsibilities

• Lead, engage, and inspire your team in a positive environment.
• Understand financial aspects like gross profit and stock control.

Skills

Food Quality

Health and Safety Standards

Team Leadership

Job description

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Aspiring Sous Chef (Hiring Immediately), Coventry

Client:

wagamama

Location:

Coventry, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

4

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'll be a developing leader who cares 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.

If you...

• Are passionate about supporting your team and maintaining high standards
• Are ready to manage the line, plan shifts, and coach on the go
• Understand food, health and safety standards, and financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs
• Love celebrating success and recognizing individual drives

We’d love to hear from you

Wok’s in it for you |

• Weekly pay plus tips
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Flexible hours to support side pursuits
• Free shift food and 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy (26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting individuals)
• Uniform provided for each shift
• Opportunity to experience new menus first
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our recognition program

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

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*100% of tips go to our teams; tips are discretionary and vary by restaurant.