Assistant Culinary Leader (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Junior Sous Chef with a forward-thinking company that values individuality and personality. Join a vibrant team dedicated to creating a positive environment for both guests and team members. This role offers the chance to lead kitchen operations, maintain high standards, and engage with a supportive team. With industry-leading benefits, including flexible hours and opportunities for personal growth, this position is perfect for those passionate about culinary excellence. Experience the thrill of working in a dynamic kitchen while enjoying unique perks that enhance your work-life balance.

Benefits

Weekly pay and share of tips

Access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free shift food

50% off food outside work

Family-friendly policies

Uniform provided

Opportunity to try new menus

Recognition as a nationwide wok star

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Passionate about food quality and team engagement.
• Ability to manage kitchen operations effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support team and maintain high kitchen standards.
• Manage kitchen line and plan shifts for coverage.
• Understand food safety and kitchen financials.

Skills

Food Safety Standards

Kitchen Management

Team Leadership

Stock Control

Labor Cost Management

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Assistant Culinary Leader (Hiring Immediately), Portsmouth, Hampshire

Client: Wagamama

Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire, 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, with over 165 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, we celebrate individuality and personality over perfection. We are looking for a Junior Sous Chef to join our team 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 guests and team members, with expertise in food quality and standards, and the ability to lead, engage, and inspire your team.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting your team and maintaining high standards
• Managing the kitchen line and planning shifts for optimal coverage
• Understanding food, health, safety standards, and kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs
• Celebrating team successes and recognizing individual needs

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Are passionate about supporting your team and maintaining high standards
• Are ready to manage the kitchen line and coach the team on the go
• Have knowledge of food safety standards and kitchen financials
• Enjoy celebrating success 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 shift food from our menu and 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies
• Uniform provided for each shift
• Opportunity to try new menus first
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star

Additional benefits include pension scheme, holidays, 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 guest discretion; they are not considered wages.