Innovative Sous Chef (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to join their vibrant team. This full-time role emphasizes individuality and the importance of creating a positive environment for both guests and team members. As a developing leader, you will manage kitchen operations, ensuring high food quality and safety standards while coaching your team to success. Enjoy flexible hours, weekly pay, and a range of benefits including discounts and a supportive work culture. If you're passionate about culinary excellence and team success, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Weekly Pay

30% Earnings Access

Free Food on Shift

50% Off Meals

Family-Friendly Policies

Fresh Uniform Provided

New Menu Experience

Recognition Program

Pension Scheme

Gym Memberships

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting team members and maintaining high standards.
• Knowledgeable in food safety and financial management.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen line and plan shifts for proper coverage.
• Coach team members and maintain food safety standards.

Skills

Food Safety Knowledge

Team Management

Financial Management

High Standards

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Posted:

08.05.2025

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Job Description:

Junior Sous Chef | Full-Time

At Wagamama, with over 165 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, we celebrate individuality and diversity. We prioritize personality over perfection—it's all about being yourself, be wagamama. 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 passionate about creating a positive environment for guests and team members. You will be an expert in food quality and standards, using your knowledge to lead, engage, and inspire your team.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting your team and helping others reach their potential while maintaining high standards.
• Managing the kitchen line, planning shifts to ensure proper coverage, and coaching team members on the go.
• Understanding food safety, health and safety standards, and managing financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Celebrating team successes and recognizing individual drives and needs.

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Are passionate about team support and high standards.
• Are ready to manage shifts and coach team members.
• Have knowledge of food safety, health and safety, and financial management.
• Loves celebrating team achievements and understanding individual motivations.

What’s in it for you:

• Weekly pay and a share of tips.
• Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with Wagestream.
• Flexible hours to support your side hustle.
• Free food on shift from our menu, plus 50% off outside of work to treat friends and family.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay plus 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents.
• Fresh, clean uniform provided for each shift.
• Opportunity to experience our new menus first.
• Participation in Wagamama parties with VIP guests.
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our recognition program.

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 discretionary, not considered wages.