Aspiring Sous Chef (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant as a Junior Sous Chef in Southampton. You will be responsible for maintaining high food quality standards while leading your team. Enjoy weekly pay, flexible hours, and numerous benefits including free meals and a family-friendly policy.

Benefits

Weekly pay and share of tips

Access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off for friends and family

26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for parents

Fresh uniform provided

Opportunity to experience new menus first

Recognition program

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting the team and maintaining high standards.
• Understanding of food, health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage the line and plan shifts for proper coverage.
• Lead, engage, and inspire the team.

Skills

Food Quality

Team Leadership

Health and Safety Standards

Job description

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Aspiring Sous Chef (Hiring Immediately), Southampton

Client:

wagamama

Location:

Southampton, 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 looking for a Junior Sous Chef to join our team and be part of our journey to nourish both body and soul.

The role |

As a Junior Sous Chef, you'll 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.

If you...

• Are passionate about supporting your team and maintaining high standards
• Are ready to manage the line and plan shifts to ensure proper coverage
• Have an understanding of food, health and safety standards, and financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labour costs
• Loves celebrating success and recognizing individual needs

We’d love to hear from you

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 policy: 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Fresh uniform provided for each shift
• Opportunity to experience new menus first
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• Nationwide recognition as a 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 Disability Confident.

*100% of tips go to our teams. Tips are discretionary and vary by restaurant. Tips are not considered wages.