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

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

Job summary

Join an innovative and vibrant company as a Junior Sous Chef, where your passion for food and leadership will shine. In this role, you'll create a positive atmosphere for both guests and team members while ensuring the highest food quality and safety standards. With flexible hours, weekly pay, and a range of benefits including generous parental leave, this position not only offers a chance to grow your culinary skills but also to inspire and lead a dedicated team. Enjoy perks like free meals during shifts and discounts for friends and family, making this opportunity truly rewarding.

Benefits

Weekly pay and share of tips

30% of earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off for friends and family

26 weeks full pay for parents

Fresh uniform for each shift

Opportunity to try new menus

Recognition program

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting and developing team members.
• Expert in food quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen line and plan shifts effectively.
• Coach team members and maintain high standards.

Skills

Food Safety Standards

Team Leadership

Kitchen Management

Stock Control

Financial Acumen

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

Client: Wagamama

Location: Cardiff, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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 looking for a Junior Sous Chef to join our team and contribute to our mission to nourish 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. You will be an expert in food quality and standards, using your knowledge to lead, engage, and inspire your team.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about supporting and developing their team while maintaining high standards
• Is ready to manage the kitchen line, plan shifts, and coach team members on the go
• Understands food safety, health and safety standards, and has knowledge of financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs
• Loves celebrating success and recognizing individual needs

What’s in it for you:

• Weekly pay and share of tips
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Flexible hours to support your side hustle
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside of work for friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy with 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Fresh uniform provided for each shift
• Opportunity to try new menus first
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our recognition program

Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle to work, 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 team members. Tips vary by restaurant and are at guests' discretion; they are not considered wages.