junior sous chef - Be You, Be Wagamama Culture (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Brighton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant and dynamic team as a Junior Sous Chef in an exciting kitchen environment. This role is perfect for individuals who thrive in a fast-paced setting and are passionate about food quality and team development. You'll be responsible for managing kitchen operations, ensuring high standards, and celebrating team successes. With a focus on individuality and diversity, this position offers a chance to grow your culinary skills while enjoying benefits like flexible hours, free meals, and recognition programs. If you're ready to inspire and lead, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

Weekly pay and tips

Access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

Family-friendly policies

Uniform provided

Experience new menus first

Wagamama parties

Recognition programs

Pension schemes and discounts

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting and developing your team.
• Knowledge of food safety standards and financial management.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen line and plan shifts for adequate coverage.
• Understand food, health, and safety standards.

Skills

Food Safety Standards

Team Management

Financial Management

Customer Service

Education

Culinary Degree

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junior sous chef - Be You, Be Wagamama Culture (Hiring Immediately), Brighton

Client: wagamama

Location: Brighton, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 5

Posted: 10.05.2025

Expiry Date: 24.06.2025

Job Description:

Junior Sous Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity, valuing personality over perfection. With over 165 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, we are looking for 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, with a strong focus on food quality and standards. You will use your food knowledge to lead, engage, and inspire your team.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting your team and maintaining high standards
• Managing the kitchen line and planning shifts for adequate coverage
• Understanding food, health, and safety standards, as well as financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs
• Celebrating team successes and recognizing individual needs

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Are passionate about supporting and developing your team
• Enjoy managing the kitchen and coaching team members
• Have knowledge of food safety standards and financial management in a kitchen
• Love celebrating successes and recognizing individual contributions

Benefits:

• Weekly pay and tips
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Flexible hours to support side activities
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work
• Family-friendly policies including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Uniform provided for each shift
• Opportunity to experience new menus first
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• Recognition programs like 'Wok Star'

Additional benefits include pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle schemes, discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be You, Be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*All tips go directly to the team. Tips vary by restaurant and are at guest discretion; they are not considered wages.