Junior Culinary Leader (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Colchester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant group is seeking a Junior Sous Chef in Colchester. The role involves managing kitchen operations, ensuring food quality, and supporting team development. Enjoy flexible hours, weekly pay, and a variety of perks, including free food and discounts.

Benefits

Weekly pay plus a share of tips

Access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off food outside work

Family-friendly policies

Fresh uniform provided

Opportunity to experience new menus

Participation in company parties

Pension schemes

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting your team and helping others excel.
• Understanding of kitchen food, health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage the kitchen line, plan shifts, and coach team members.
• Lead, engage, and inspire the team.

Skills

Leadership

Food Quality

Health and Safety Standards

Job description

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Junior Culinary Leader (Hiring Immediately), Colchester

Client: Wagamama

Location: Colchester, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

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 our team and contribute to our mission of nourishing from bowl to 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 alike. You will be an expert in food quality and standards, using your 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 kitchen line, plan shifts, and coach team members on the go
• Have an understanding of kitchen food, health and safety standards, and are familiar with financial aspects such as 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 plus a share of tips
• Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Flexible hours to support your side activities
• 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 individuals
• 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

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday leave, training, cycle-to-work schemes, 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; they are not considered wages.