Junior Culinary Leader (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain in the UK is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to join their team. This role involves managing kitchen operations, supporting team development, and ensuring high food quality standards. The ideal candidate is passionate about leadership and creating a positive environment. Benefits include weekly pay, flexible hours, and a range of perks.

Benefits

Weekly pay and tips

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream

Flexible hours to support side pursuits

Free shift meals and 50% off outside work

26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents

Uniform provided for each shift

Opportunity to experience new menu launches

Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our recognition program

Pension scheme

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting team development and maintaining high standards.
• Ready to manage kitchen line, plan shifts, and coach team members.
• Understanding of food safety, health standards, and kitchen financials.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and inspire the kitchen team.
• Manage kitchen operations and ensure food quality.
• Celebrate team successes and recognize individual needs.

Skills

Team Development

Food Safety

Kitchen Management

Stock Control

Job description

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

reading, 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 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 our guests and team. You will be an expert in food quality and standards, using your knowledge to lead, motivate, and inspire your team.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about supporting team development and maintaining high standards
• Is ready to manage the kitchen line, plan shifts, and coach team members
• Has an understanding of food safety, health standards, and kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs
• Loves celebrating team successes and recognizing individual needs

What we offer |

• Weekly pay and tips
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream
• Flexible hours to support side pursuits
• Free shift meals and 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Uniform provided for each shift
• Opportunity to experience new menu launches
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• 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 proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*Tips are entirely at guests' discretion and vary by restaurant; 100% of tips go to our teams and are not considered wages.