Aspiring Sous Chef (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant as a Junior Sous Chef in Woking. You'll lead a team, ensuring high food quality and standards while creating a positive environment. Enjoy flexible hours, weekly pay, and various benefits including free meals and recognition programs.

Benefits

Weekly pay and tips

Access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free shift meals

50% off meals outside work

Family-friendly policies

Fresh uniform provided

Opportunity to try new menus

Recognition program

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting and developing their team.
• Understanding of food safety and kitchen financials.

Responsibilities

• Manage the kitchen line and plan shifts.
• Lead and inspire the team with food knowledge.

Skills

Food Safety

Team Development

Kitchen Management

Job description

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Aspiring Sous Chef (Hiring Immediately), Woking

Client: wagamama

Location: Woking, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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Yes

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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, valuing personality over perfection. 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'll 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'll lead, engage, and inspire your team with your food knowledge and leadership skills.

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 financials including profit, stock control, and labor costs
• Loves celebrating team successes and recognizing individual needs

What’s in it for you:

• Weekly pay and tips
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Flexible hours to support your side hustle
• Free shift meals from our menu and 50% off outside work to treat 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 each shift
• Opportunity to try 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 proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*All tips go directly to our team members. Tips vary by restaurant and are at guests' discretion; they are not considered wages.