Aspiring Sous Chef (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant chain as a Junior Sous Chef in Wakefield. You'll lead a team in a vibrant kitchen, ensuring high food quality and standards while supporting team development. Enjoy flexible hours, weekly pay, and a variety of benefits, including free meals and discounts.

Benefits

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

50% off outside work meals

26 weeks full pay for expectant parents

Fresh uniforms provided for each shift

Recognition program

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting and developing their team while maintaining high standards.
• Ready to manage the kitchen line, plan shifts, and coach team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead, engage, and inspire the kitchen team.
• Ensure food quality and standards are met.

Skills

Food Safety

Team Leadership

Kitchen Management

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Aspiring Sous Chef (Hiring Immediately), Wakefield

Client: Wagamama

Location: Wakefield, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 5

Posted: 12.05.2025

Expiry Date: 26.06.2025

Job Description:

Junior Sous Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, we celebrate difference and value personality over perfection. With over 165 restaurants in the UK and Ireland, we are looking for a Junior Sous Chef to join our team and contribute to nourishing our guests from bowl to soul.

The role:

As a Junior Sous Chef, you will be a developing leader who cares 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 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 standards, and kitchen financial performance including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs
• Loves celebrating team successes and recognizing individual needs

Benefits:

• 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 work to share with friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Fresh uniforms provided for each shift
• Opportunity to try new menus first
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our recognition program

Additional benefits include pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle-to-work schemes, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, Be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*All tips go directly to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant and are at guest discretion; they are not considered part of wages.