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

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to join their vibrant team in Glasgow. This role emphasizes individuality and teamwork, where you'll lead with passion and a focus on food quality. You'll manage kitchen operations, ensuring high standards while celebrating team successes. Enjoy a flexible work environment with industry-leading benefits, including access to earnings before payday, generous discounts, and a supportive family-friendly policy. If you thrive in a dynamic setting and want to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Weekly pay plus tips

Access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free on-shift food

50% off food outside work

Family-friendly policies

Fresh uniform for each shift

First to try new menu items

Recognition program

Pension schemes

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting team and maintaining high standards.
• Knowledge of food safety and kitchen financial performance.

Responsibilities

• Support team to reach their potential while maintaining high standards.
• Manage kitchen line and plan shifts for adequate coverage.

Skills

Food Safety Standards

Team Management

Kitchen Line Management

Coaching

Education

Culinary Arts Certification

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

Client: wagamama

Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 3

Posted: 08.05.2025

Expiry Date: 22.06.2025

Job Description:

Junior Sous Chef | Full time

At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and value personality over perfection — we call it "Be You, Be Wagamama." With over 165 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, we are seeking a Junior Sous Chef to join us in nourishing 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 helping others reach their potential while maintaining high standards
• Managing the kitchen line, planning shifts to ensure adequate coverage, and coaching team members on the go
• Understanding food, health, and safety standards, as well as financial aspects such as gross profit, stock control, and labor costs
• Celebrating team successes and recognizing individual drivers and needs

We’d Love to Hear From You If You:

• Are passionate about supporting your team and maintaining high standards
• Are ready to manage the kitchen line, plan shifts, and coach team members
• Have knowledge of food safety standards and financial performance of a kitchen
• Enjoy celebrating successes and recognizing individual contributions

What’s In It For You:

• Weekly pay plus tips
• Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Flexible hours to support side pursuits
• Free on-shift food from our menu 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
• Fresh uniform provided for each shift
• First to try new menu items
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• Recognition as a nationwide "Wok Star" through our recognition program

Additional benefits include pension schemes, holidays, training, cycle-to-work schemes, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be You, Be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*Tips are 100% for the team; amounts vary by restaurant and are left at guests' discretion, not considered wages.