Assistant Culinary Leader (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to join their dynamic team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead and inspire a culinary team while ensuring high food quality and safety standards. With a focus on creating a positive environment, you'll manage shifts effectively and celebrate your team's successes. Enjoy flexible hours, weekly pay, and a range of benefits including free meals and discounts. If you're passionate about food and leadership, this position is perfect for you!

Benefits

Weekly pay and share of tips

Access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off outside of work

Industry-leading family-friendly policy

Uniform provided

Opportunity to experience new menus

Recognition programs

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting your team and maintaining high standards.
• Understanding of food, health, safety standards, and financial performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead, engage, and inspire your team in a positive environment.
• Manage the line and plan shifts effectively.

Skills

Food Quality Standards

Health and Safety Standards

Team Leadership

Shift Planning

Stock Control

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Assistant Culinary Leader (Hiring Immediately), Crawley, West Sussex

Client: wagamama

Location: Crawley, West Sussex, 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, 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 us on our journey to nourish from bowl to soul.

The Role:

As a Junior Sous Chef, you will be a growing leader passionate about creating a positive environment for our guests and teams. You will be an expert in food quality and standards, using your knowledge to lead, engage, and inspire your team.

Requirements:

• Passionate about supporting your team and maintaining high standards
• Ready to manage the line and plan shifts effectively
• Understanding of food, health, safety standards, and financial performance including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs
• Ability to celebrate success and recognize individual needs

What We Offer:

• Weekly pay and share of tips
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Flexible hours to support side interests
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside of work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy with paid leave for expectant or adopting parents
• Uniform provided for each shift
• Opportunity to experience new menus first
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• Recognition programs and nationwide exposure

Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle to work scheme, 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.