Aspiring Sous Chef (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join Wagamama as a Junior Sous Chef in Preston, where you'll lead a passionate team in a vibrant kitchen. This full-time role offers opportunities to grow, celebrate team successes, and enjoy competitive benefits including flexible hours, free meals, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Weekly pay and tips sharing

Access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free shift meals

50% off meals outside work

Family-friendly policies

Uniform provided

Opportunity to experience new menus

Recognition program

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting team and maintaining high standards.
• Ready to manage kitchen line and coach team members.
• Knowledge of food safety and financial aspects.

Responsibilities

• Lead, engage, and inspire the kitchen team.
• Plan shifts and manage kitchen operations.
• Ensure food quality and safety standards.

Skills

Food Safety

Team Management

High Standards

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Aspiring Sous Chef (Hiring Immediately), Preston, Lancashire

Client: Wagamama

Location: Preston, Lancashire, 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 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 team members. You will be an expert in food quality and standards, using your 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 aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labour costs
• Loves to celebrate team successes and recognizes individual needs

What we offer:

• Weekly pay and tips sharing
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Flexible hours to support side activities
• Free shift meals from our menu 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 and VIP guest events
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our recognition program

Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle to work, 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.