junior sous chef

TN United Kingdom; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Junior Sous Chef who is passionate about food quality and team leadership. In this role, you will be responsible for creating a positive kitchen environment, managing operations, and inspiring your team to achieve excellence. You will enjoy flexible hours, competitive pay, and a variety of perks, including free meals and discounts. Join a dynamic team where your contributions are recognized, and experience the excitement of working with innovative menus and VIP events throughout the year.

Benefits

Weekly pay plus tips

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off outside of work

Family-friendly policy

Fresh uniform provided

Opportunity to experience new menus

Participation in VIP events

Pension scheme

Discounted gym memberships

Qualifications

• Passion for food and exceptional knowledge of food quality standards.
• Ability to lead and inspire a team in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support and coach team members while maintaining high standards.
• Manage kitchen operations and ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Food Quality Management

Team Leadership

Health and Safety Standards

Stock Control

Education

Culinary Arts Certification

Job description

Job Title: Junior Sous Chef

Join our social network and become a part of our team!

As a junior sous chef, you will be a growing leader who cares passionately about creating a positive environment for our guests and teams. You will be an expert in food quality and standards, with exceptional food knowledge, using this expertise to lead, engage, and inspire your team.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting your team and helping others achieve their best while maintaining high standards
• Managing the line, planning shifts to ensure proper coverage, and coaching team members on the go
• Understanding your kitchen’s food, health, and safety standards, as well as financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labour costs
• Celebrating team successes and recognizing individual needs and motivations

What’s in it for you:

• Weekly pay plus a share of tips
• 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
• An industry-leading family-friendly policy (26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents)
• Fresh, clean uniform provided for each shift
• Opportunity to experience our brand-new menus first
• Participation in Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our recognition programme

Additionally, we offer benefits such as pension scheme, holiday entitlement, training, cycle-to-work scheme, retail and leisure discounts, discounted gym memberships, and long service awards.