junior sous chef - Rapidly expanding restaurant chain (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a junior sous chef in a rapidly expanding restaurant chain. This role is perfect for individuals passionate about food quality and team leadership. You'll be at the forefront of creating memorable dining experiences, ensuring high standards in food preparation and safety. With flexible hours and a vibrant team culture, you'll enjoy perks like free meals and a share of tips. Join a company that celebrates individuality and fosters growth, making a real impact in the culinary world. If you're ready to take the next step in your culinary career, this is the place for you!

Benefits

Weekly pay and share of tips

Access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off food outside of work

Family-friendly policy

Fresh uniform provided

Experience new menus first

Wagamama parties

Pension schemes

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting and coaching team members to maintain high standards.
• Understanding of food, health, and safety standards in the kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Manage the line and plan shifts for proper kitchen coverage.
• Lead and inspire the team to create a positive dining experience.

Skills

Food Quality Standards

Team Leadership

Food Knowledge

Health and Safety Standards

Financial Performance Management

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junior sous chef - Rapidly expanding restaurant chain (Hiring Immediately), Milton Keynes

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

Milton Keynes

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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Job Description:

junior sous chef | full time

Three decades of acting different, we don’t conform, we celebrate difference. Appreciating personality over perfection – we call it be you, be wagamama. With over 165 restaurants and growing in the UK + Ireland, we are looking for a junior sous chef to join us on our continuous journey to nourish us all from bowl, to soul.

The role |

As a junior sous chef, you’ll be a growing leader who cares passionately about creating a positive place for our guests and our teams. You will be a true expert in food quality and standards, with exceptional food knowledge, using this to lead, engage, and inspire the team around you.

If you...

• are passionate about supporting your team and helping others be the best they can be, maintaining high standards
• are ready to manage the line, plan shifts to ensure proper coverage, and love working with the team, coaching on the go
• have an understanding of your kitchen’s food, health, and safety standards, as well as financial performance including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs
• love to celebrate success with your team, recognizing what drives individuals and their needs

We’d love to hear from you

What’s in it for you |

• Weekly pay and share of the tips
• Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Flexible hours to support your side hustle
• Free food on shift – anything from our menu! Plus 50% outside of work to treat friends and family
• An industry-leading family-friendly policy (any expectant person or anyone adopting a child will receive 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay)
• Fresh, clean uniform provided by us for each shift
• Be the first to experience our brand-new menus
• Wagamama parties throughout the year with VIP guests
• Be known nationwide as a wok star – our national recognition programme

In addition, we offer pension schemes, holiday leave, training, cycle-to-work schemes, retail and leisure discounts, discounted gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of Disability Confident.

*100% of tips go to our teams. Actual tips by restaurant will vary. Tips are left solely at our guests' discretion and are not considered wages by the company.