Aspiring Sous Chef (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant in Plymouth is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to join their vibrant team. This role involves managing kitchen operations, supporting team members, and ensuring high food quality standards. Benefits include competitive pay, flexible hours, and various perks. Join us to celebrate individuality and diversity in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Weekly pay and share of tips

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off outside work for friends and family

Pension scheme

Holiday

Training

Cycle-to-work scheme

Retail and leisure discounts

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting team and maintaining high standards.
• Ready to manage kitchen line and plan shifts.
• Understanding of food safety and financial aspects.

Responsibilities

• Lead, engage, and inspire the kitchen team.
• Manage kitchen line and plan shifts.
• Ensure food quality and safety standards.

Skills

Food Safety

Team Management

Financial Knowledge

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Aspiring Sous Chef (Hiring Immediately), Plymouth

Client: Wagamama

Location: Plymouth, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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 us on our journey to nourish 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 team members, with a strong focus on food quality and standards. You will use your food knowledge to lead, engage, and inspire your team.

We are looking for someone who:

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

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Are passionate about supporting your team and maintaining high standards
• Are ready to manage the kitchen line and plan shifts
• Have understanding of food safety, health and safety standards, and financial aspects of a kitchen
• Enjoy celebrating team success and recognizing individual needs

What’s in it for you:

• Weekly pay and 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 work for friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies
• Fresh uniform provided for each shift
• Opportunity to try new menus first
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our 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 at guests' discretion. Tips are not considered wages.