Assistant Culinary Leader (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative dining experience as a Junior Sous Chef at a renowned restaurant chain. This role emphasizes individuality and teamwork, where you'll lead a passionate culinary team to maintain high food quality and safety standards. Enjoy flexible hours, weekly pay, and a variety of perks including free meals, discounts, and a family-friendly policy. Be part of a vibrant workplace that celebrates success and recognizes individual contributions, all while furthering your culinary career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Weekly pay and share of tips

Access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free shift food

50% off meals outside work

Family-friendly policy

Fresh uniform for each shift

First to try new menus

Parties with VIP guests

Pension scheme

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Food Quality Standards

Health and Safety Standards

Team Leadership

Financial Performance Knowledge

Education

Culinary Training

Job description

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Assistant Culinary Leader (Hiring Immediately), Bournemouth

Client: Wagamama

Location: Bournemouth, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 3

Posted: 08.05.2025

Expiry Date: 22.06.2025

Job Description:

Junior Sous Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, with over 165 restaurants in the UK and Ireland, we celebrate individuality and diversity. We value personality over perfection — be yourself, be Wagamama. We are looking for a Junior Sous Chef to join us on our journey to nourish from bowl, to soul.

The role:

As a Junior Sous Chef, you'll be a growing leader passionate about creating a positive environment for guests and team members. You will be an expert in food quality and standards, leading, engaging, and inspiring your team.

If you...

• Are passionate about supporting your team and maintaining high standards
• Are ready to manage the line, plan shifts, and coach the team on the go
• Understand food, health and safety standards, and have knowledge of financial performance including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs
• Love 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 shift food from our menu and 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy (26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents)
• Fresh uniform provided for each shift
• First to try new menus
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• Nationwide recognition as a wok star

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 vary by restaurant and are left at guests' discretion. Tips are not considered wages.