Aspiring Sous Chef (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Junior Sous Chef at a leading restaurant in Exeter. You will lead a passionate team, ensuring high food quality and safety standards while enjoying benefits like weekly pay, flexible hours, and a supportive work environment. This role is perfect for someone eager to grow in the culinary field and make a positive impact.

Benefits

Weekly pay and share of tips

Access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free food during shifts

50% off outside work

Industry-leading family-friendly policies

Uniform provided

Recognition program

Pension scheme

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting team and maintaining high standards.
• Understands food safety and kitchen financials.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the kitchen team.
• Manage line, plan shifts, and coach team members.

Skills

Food Safety

Team Management

Food Quality

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

Aspiring Sous Chef (Hiring Immediately), Exeter

Client: Wagamama

Location: Exeter, 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, we celebrate individuality and diversity. With over 165 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, we are seeking a Junior Sous Chef to join our team and contribute to nourishing both body and soul.

The role:

As a Junior Sous Chef, you will be a developing leader passionate about creating a positive environment for guests and staff, with a strong focus on food quality and standards. You will lead, engage, and inspire your team, demonstrating exceptional food knowledge.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about supporting their team and maintaining high standards
• Is ready to manage the line, plan shifts, and coach team members
• Understands food safety, health and safety standards, and has knowledge of kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs
• Loves to celebrate team successes and recognizes individual drives and needs

What’s in it for you:

• Weekly pay and a share of tips
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Flexible hours to support side projects
• Free food during shifts and 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Uniform provided for each shift
• Opportunity to experience new menus first
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• Recognition as a nationwide 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.

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*All tips go directly to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant and are at guest discretion; they are not considered wages.