Aspiring Sous Chef (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant group as a Junior Sous Chef in Gloucester. You'll lead a passionate kitchen team, ensuring high food standards and a welcoming environment. Enjoy flexible hours, weekly pay, and numerous benefits including discounts and family-friendly policies.

Benefits

Weekly pay and tips share

30% earnings access before payday

Flexible hours

Free on-shift food

50% discount outside of work

Family-friendly policies

Uniform provided

Training opportunities

Pension scheme

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Supports and mentors team, maintaining high standards.
• Capable of managing kitchen line and planning shifts.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and inspire kitchen team.
• Manage kitchen financials including stock control.

Skills

Food Knowledge

Team Leadership

Food Safety Standards

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Aspiring Sous Chef (Hiring Immediately), Gloucester

Client: wagamama

Location: Gloucester, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views:

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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 contribute to nourishing our community through great food and positive experiences.

The role:

As a Junior Sous Chef, you will be a developing leader passionate about creating a welcoming environment for guests and team members alike. You will possess excellent food knowledge and standards, using this expertise to lead, motivate, and inspire your team.

We are looking for someone who:

• Supports and mentors their team, maintaining high standards
• Is capable of managing the kitchen line, planning shifts, and coaching team members
• Has an understanding of food safety, health and safety standards, and kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs
• Celebrates team successes and recognizes individual needs

What we offer:

• Weekly pay and tips share
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream
• Flexible hours to support side projects
• Free on-shift food and 50% discount outside of work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expecting or adopting parents
• Uniform provided for each shift
• Opportunities to try new menus and participate in exclusive events
• Recognition through our nationwide Wok Star program

Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday entitlement, 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 directly to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant and are at guests' discretion; they are not considered wages.