junior sous chef

wagamama; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain in Cardiff seeks a motivated individual to lead their kitchen team. You will ensure high standards of food quality, health, and safety while fostering an inclusive environment. The ideal candidate possesses strong leadership and communication skills and is ready to contribute to the financial performance of the kitchen. This role offers competitive hourly pay and various perks to support your growth.

Benefits

£12.70 per hour + £37 average tips

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Dedicated training programme

£14 - £25 free food allowance on shifts

50% discount at wagamama

Pension scheme + 28 days holiday

Access to wellness councillors

Financial wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Ready to lead by example and motivate your team.
• Strong communicator that builds relationships with care.
• Aware of the kitchen's financial performance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure food, health, and safety standards are maintained.
• Contribute to nurturing a fun and inclusive environment.
• Make quick decisions in a fast-paced setting.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Team motivation

Food safety standards

Job description

Perks & Benefits

• £12.70 per hour + £37 per week average tips
• dry‑cleaned chef whites provided every shift
• dedicated 4‑week training programme
• internal progression opportunities | fully funded apprenticeship programmes to support your growth
• £14 ‑ £25 of free food allowance on every shift
• 50% discount at wagamama + 30% off all other trg brands with family and friends
• pension scheme + 28 days holiday
• kintsugi wellness | access to councillors, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym + leisure
• family friendly policy | any expectant person or anyone adopting a child will receive 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay
• financial wellbeing support | access to loans repaid through your salary for those ‘strapped for cash’ moments in life

What We Look For

• An individual who is ready to lead by example and help motivate your team
• A strong communicator that has real conversations with consideration + care to build relationships with your team
• Ready to support ensuring your kitchen’s food, health and safety standards are spotless
• aware of the financial performance of your kitchen
• Able to contribute to nurturing a culture of fun, encouraging everyone on your team to be the best they can be
• You care about creating an inclusive environment where your team feel respected + that they belong
• A forward‑thinking problem solver, able to think on your feet and make quick decisions

The Wagamama Way

kaizen , meaning ‘good change’, is the philosophy that sits at the core of who we are. it shapes every dish we create and pushes us to find better ways in all we do. our food, how we think, how we work, it has to be fresh . committed to championing change in both our communities + the impact on the planet

three whole decades of acting different, we don’t conform, we celebrate difference. appreciating personality over perfection. welcoming everyone and their unique story to our benches. we promise to have your back. working together to build close bonds of trust + support. creating safe spaces where we can have real conversations with open hearts + open minds

all we ask is for you to dish up what makes you different

be you, be wagamama