Assistant Culinary Leader (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team as a Junior Sous Chef at a renowned restaurant chain, where individuality and diversity are celebrated. This role offers the opportunity to lead and inspire a passionate team while ensuring the highest food quality standards. Enjoy flexible hours, weekly pay, and a range of benefits including free meals and discounts. Become part of a family-friendly workplace that values your contributions and recognizes success. If you're ready to take your culinary career to the next level, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Weekly pay and tips sharing

Access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off meals outside work

Family-friendly policies

Uniform provided

Early access to new menus

Recognition program

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Passionate about developing team members and maintaining high standards.
• Understanding of food safety and financial aspects of kitchen management.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen line, plan shifts, and coach team members.
• Ensure food quality and safety standards are met.

Skills

Team Management

Food Safety Standards

Stock Control

Financial Management

Education

Culinary Arts Certification

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Assistant Culinary Leader (Hiring Immediately), Cheltenham

Client: Wagamama

Location: Cheltenham

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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 contribute to nourishing our community from bowl to 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.

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 financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs
• Loves to celebrate success and recognizes individual drives and needs

What’s in it for you:

• Weekly pay and tips sharing
• Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Flexible hours to support your side activities
• Free food on shift 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
• Uniform provided for each shift
• Early access to new menus
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• 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 vary by restaurant and are left at guests' discretion; they are not considered wages.