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

JR United Kingdom; Guildford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant and inclusive team as a Junior Sous Chef, where your passion for food and leadership will shine. This exciting role at a renowned restaurant chain offers you the opportunity to manage kitchen operations, inspire your team, and ensure exceptional food quality. With flexible hours, generous benefits, and a supportive environment, you will thrive in a culture that celebrates individuality and teamwork. If you're ready to make a difference and grow in your culinary career, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Weekly pay plus share of tips

Access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free food during shifts

50% off food outside of work

26 weeks full pay for new parents

Uniform provided

Opportunities for new menu experiences

Recognition programs

Pension and holiday benefits

Qualifications

• Passionate about food quality and team support.
• Knowledgeable in food safety and financial management.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Team Management

Food Safety Standards

Stock Control

Labor Cost Management

Education

Culinary Arts Certification

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

Client: Wagamama

Location: Guildford, 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 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 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 alike. 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 your team and maintaining high standards
• Is ready to manage the kitchen line, plan shifts, and coach team members
• Understands food safety, health and safety standards, and has knowledge of financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs
• Loves celebrating team successes and recognizing individual needs

What We Offer:

• Weekly pay plus share of tips
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Flexible hours to support side projects
• Free food during shifts and 50% off outside of work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Uniform provided for each shift
• Opportunity to experience new menu launches
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• Recognition through our nationwide Wok Star program

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