Assistant Culinary Leader (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a vibrant culinary team as a Junior Sous Chef at an established restaurant chain. This role offers the chance to lead a dedicated team, ensuring high food quality and standards while fostering a positive environment. Enjoy flexible hours, weekly pay, and a range of benefits including free meals and industry-leading family-friendly policies. Embrace your culinary passion and be part of a company that celebrates individuality and diversity, while making a significant impact on both guests and team members. This is an exciting opportunity to grow within a supportive and dynamic workplace.

Benefits

Weekly pay and share of tips

Access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off meals outside work

Family-friendly policies

Fresh uniform provided

Exclusive menu experiences

Recognition program

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting your team and maintaining high standards.
• Understanding of food, health and safety standards.
• Ability to manage the line and coach the team.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for guests and team members.
• Lead, engage, and inspire your culinary team.
• Plan shifts and manage kitchen operations.

Skills

Culinary Knowledge

Food Safety Standards

Team Management

Stock Control

Job description

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Assistant Culinary Leader (Hiring Immediately), Wakefield

Client:

wagamama

Location:

Wakefield, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

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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 seeking 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 who cares about creating a positive environment for guests and team members, with a strong focus on food quality and standards. You will use your culinary knowledge to lead, engage, and inspire your team.

If you...

• Are passionate about supporting your team and helping others excel while maintaining high standards
• Are ready to manage the line, plan shifts, and coach your team on the go
• Have an understanding of food, health and safety standards, and financial aspects such as gross profit, stock control, and labor costs
• Loves celebrating team successes and recognizing individual drives and needs

We’d love to hear from you

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 your side hustle
• Free food on shift from our menu, plus 50% off outside work to treat friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Fresh, clean uniform provided for each shift
• Opportunity to experience our new menus first
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
• 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 are at guests' discretion and are not considered wages.