Assistant Culinary Leader (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to join their vibrant team. This role offers the opportunity to lead and inspire others in a fast-paced kitchen environment. As a Junior Sous Chef, you will play a crucial part in maintaining high food quality and safety standards while managing shifts and coaching your team. Enjoy flexible hours, weekly pay, and a variety of benefits including free meals and family-friendly policies. If you are passionate about culinary excellence and team support, this position is perfect for you!

Benefits

Weekly pay and tips sharing

Access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free shift meals

50% off meals outside work

Paid parental leave

Uniform provided

Early access to new menus

Participation in events and recognition programs

Pension schemes

Qualifications

• Passionate about team support and maintaining high kitchen standards.
• Knowledgeable in food safety and kitchen financial management.

Responsibilities

• Support your team in achieving high standards and managing kitchen operations.
• Ensure food safety and health standards while understanding financial aspects.

Skills

Food Safety Standards

Team Management

Kitchen Financial Management

Shift Planning

Education

Culinary Arts Certification

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Assistant Culinary Leader (Hiring Immediately), Dartford

Client: Wagamama

Location: Dartford, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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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 in the UK and Ireland, we are looking for a Junior Sous Chef to join us on our journey to nourish both body and 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.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting your team and helping others achieve their best while maintaining high standards.
• Managing the kitchen line, planning shifts, and coaching team members.
• Ensuring food safety, health, and safety standards, and understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Celebrating successes and recognizing individual needs.

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Are passionate about team support and high standards.
• Enjoy managing shifts and coaching team members.
• Have knowledge of food safety, health and safety standards, and financial management in a kitchen.
• Love celebrating team achievements and recognizing individual drivers.

Benefits include:

• Weekly pay and tips sharing.
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream.
• Flexible hours to support side pursuits.
• Free shift meals from our menu, with 50% off outside work to share with friends and family.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including paid parental leave.
• Uniform provided for each shift.
• Early access to new menus.
• Participation in Wagamagama events and recognition programs.

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 team members. Tips vary by restaurant and are at guests' discretion; they are not considered wages.