Aspiring Sous Chef (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant as a Junior Sous Chef, where you'll manage kitchen operations, support your team, and ensure high food quality. Enjoy benefits like weekly pay, flexible hours, and recognition programs. Be part of a diverse team that values individuality and success.

Benefits

Weekly pay and tips sharing

Access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free shift meals

50% off meals outside of work

Family-friendly policies

Uniform provided

Early access to new menus

Wagamama parties and VIP events

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting and developing their team.
• Understanding of food safety and kitchen financials.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen line, plan shifts, and coach team members.
• Lead and inspire the team while maintaining high standards.

Skills

Food Safety

Team Management

Kitchen Standards

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12.05.2025

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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 our mission 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.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about supporting and developing their team while maintaining high standards
• Is ready to manage the kitchen line, plan shifts, and coach team members on the go
• Has an understanding of food safety, health and safety standards, and kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs
• Enjoys celebrating team successes and recognizing individual needs

We’d love to hear from you if you...

• Are passionate about supporting your team and maintaining high standards
• Enjoy managing shifts and coaching team members
• Understand kitchen safety, health standards, and financial aspects
• Value celebrating success and individual recognition

What’s in it for you |

• Weekly pay and tips sharing
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream
• Flexible hours to support side pursuits
• Free shift meals from our menu and 50% off outside of work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies including extended paid leave for new parents
• Uniform provided for each shift
• Early access to new menus
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest 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.

*Tips are 100% distributed to team members and vary by restaurant. Tips are discretionary and not considered wages.