Assistant Culinary Leader (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a dynamic culinary team as a Junior Sous Chef at a leading restaurant chain. This role offers the chance to develop your leadership skills while ensuring top-notch food quality and standards. You will be responsible for managing shifts, coaching your team, and celebrating successes. Enjoy flexible hours, weekly pay, and a range of benefits including free meals and discounts. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow in a vibrant environment that values individuality and teamwork.

Benefits

Weekly pay and share of tips

Access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off food for friends and family

26 weeks full pay for expectant parents

Fresh uniform provided

Opportunity to try new menus

Recognition program

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting and coaching their team.
• Expert in food quality and standards with excellent food knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Manage the line, plan shifts, and ensure proper coverage.
• Engage and inspire the team while maintaining high standards.

Skills

Food Quality Standards

Food Knowledge

Team Leadership

Health and Safety Standards

Stock Control

Labor Cost Management

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Assistant Culinary Leader (Hiring Immediately), Leeds, West Yorkshire

Client: Wagamama

Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire, 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 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 our mission to nourish 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 should be an expert in food quality and standards, with excellent food knowledge, leading, engaging, and inspiring your team.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about supporting and coaching their team to maintain high standards
• Is ready to manage the line, plan shifts, and ensure proper coverage
• Understands food, health and safety standards, and has knowledge of financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs
• Loves celebrating team successes and recognizing individual needs

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 pursuits
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work for friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Fresh uniform provided for each shift
• Opportunity to try new menus first
• 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 at guests’ discretion; tips are not considered wages.