Aspiring Sous Chef (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain is seeking a passionate Junior Sous Chef in Stoke-on-Trent. The role involves leading a kitchen team, ensuring high food quality and safety standards, and creating a positive work environment. Join a dynamic team that values individuality and offers numerous benefits including flexible hours and competitive pay.

Benefits

Weekly pay and share of tips

Access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off food for friends and family

Family-friendly policies

Fresh uniform provided

Opportunity to experience new menus

Recognition program

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Understanding of food, health and safety standards.
• Experience in managing kitchen line and planning shifts.

Responsibilities

• Lead, engage, and inspire the kitchen team.
• Manage line, plan shifts, and coach team members.

Skills

Leadership

Food Quality Standards

Health and Safety Standards

Job description

Aspiring Sous Chef (Hiring Immediately), Stoke-on-Trent

Client: Wagamama

Location: Stoke-on-Trent, 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 seeking 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. You will be an expert in food quality and standards, using your knowledge to lead, engage, and inspire your team.

About You:

• You are passionate about supporting your team and maintaining high standards.
• You are ready to manage the line, plan shifts, and coach your team on the go.
• You have an understanding of food, health and safety standards, and the financial aspects of running a kitchen, including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• You love celebrating success and recognizing individual drives and needs.

What We Offer:

• Weekly pay and share of tips (tips vary by restaurant and are at guests' discretion).
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream.
• Flexible hours to support your side hustle.
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside of work for friends and family.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents.
• Fresh, clean uniform provided for each shift.
• Opportunity to experience our new menus first.
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year.
• Recognition as a nationwide 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 the Disability Confident scheme.

*100% of tips go to our teams. Tips are voluntary and at guest discretion, not considered wages by the company.