Assistant Culinary Leader (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to join their vibrant team in Maidstone. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to lead a kitchen team, ensuring high standards of food safety and quality. With a focus on supporting team members and celebrating successes, you will play a crucial part in creating a positive dining experience. Enjoy flexible hours, competitive pay, and a range of benefits including free meals and a family-friendly policy. If you are passionate about food and leadership, this role is perfect for you!

Benefits

Weekly Pay and Tips

Access to Earnings Before Payday

Flexible Hours

Free Shift Meals

50% Off Outside Work Meals

26 Weeks Full Pay for Parents

Uniform Provided

Opportunities to Try New Menus

Recognition Program

Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Passionate about creating a positive environment for guests and team members.
• Knowledge of food safety and financial aspects like labor costs.

Responsibilities

• Manage the kitchen line and plan shifts effectively.
• Coach team members and maintain high standards in food preparation.

Skills

Food Safety Knowledge

Team Leadership

Stock Control

Health and Safety Standards

Financial Awareness

Education

Culinary Training

Job description

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Assistant Culinary Leader (Hiring Immediately), Maidstone

Client: Wagamama

Location: Maidstone, 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 across the UK and Ireland, we are looking for a Junior Sous Chef to join our team and contribute to nourishing our guests and community.

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 have excellent food knowledge, standards, and the ability to lead, engage, and inspire your team.

If you...

• Are passionate about supporting your team and maintaining high standards
• Are ready to manage the kitchen line, plan shifts, and coach team members
• Understand food safety, health and safety standards, and have knowledge of financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs
• Enjoy celebrating team successes and recognizing individual needs

We’d love to hear from you

What’s in it for you |

• Weekly pay and tips
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Flexible hours to support side activities
• Free shift meals from our menu and 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy offering 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Uniform provided for each shift
• Opportunity to try new menus first
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• 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, not considered wages.