Aspiring Sous Chef (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant as a Junior Sous Chef in Crawley. You'll create a positive environment, manage kitchen operations, and ensure high food quality standards. Enjoy benefits like weekly pay, flexible hours, and discounts. Be part of a dynamic team at Wagamama.

Benefits

Weekly pay + share of tips

Access to 30% of earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off outside of work

Family-friendly policy

Uniform provided

Early access to new menus

Wagamama parties

Recognition program

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage the line, plan shifts, and coach team members.
• Lead and inspire the team while ensuring food quality.

Skills

Food Quality

Health and Safety Standards

Team Management

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Aspiring Sous Chef (Hiring Immediately), Crawley, West Sussex

Client: Wagamama

Location: Crawley, West Sussex, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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, with over 165 restaurants in the UK and Ireland, we celebrate differences and value personality over perfection. 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, leading, engaging, and inspiring 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
• Have knowledge of food, health and safety standards, and understand financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labour costs
• Love celebrating success and recognizing individual drives

We’d love to hear from you

Benefits:

• Weekly pay + share of tips
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Flexible hours to support side activities
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside of work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy (26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents)
• Uniform provided for each shift
• Early access to new menus
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• Recognition through our nationwide Wok Star program

Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle to work scheme, retail and leisure 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 vary by restaurant and are left at guests' discretion. Tips are not considered wages.