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

JR United Kingdom; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to join their vibrant team in Liverpool. This role offers the chance to lead and inspire a passionate kitchen team, ensuring high standards of food quality and safety. With a focus on personal growth and team support, you'll manage shifts and coach your colleagues while enjoying flexible hours and a variety of benefits. Join a company that values individuality and celebrates success, all while enjoying perks like free meals and access to earnings before payday. If you're ready to take your culinary career to the next level, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Weekly pay and share of tips

Access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free shift meals

50% off meals outside work

26 weeks full pay for parents

Uniform provided

Opportunity to try new menus

Wagamama parties

Recognition as a nationwide wok star

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting the team and maintaining high standards.
• Ready to manage shifts and coach team members.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for guests and team members.
• Lead and inspire the kitchen team to maintain food quality.

Skills

Food Quality Standards

Health and Safety Standards

Stock Control

Labour Costs Management

Team Leadership

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

Client: wagamama

Location: Liverpool, 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 difference and value personality over perfection—it's all about being you. With over 165 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, we're on a journey to nourish from bowl to soul. We're looking for a Junior Sous Chef to join our team and grow with us.

The role:

As a Junior Sous Chef, you'll be a developing leader who cares about creating a positive environment for guests and team members. You'll be an expert in food quality and standards, using your knowledge to lead, engage, and inspire your team.

Ideal candidates:

• Are passionate about supporting their team and maintaining high standards
• Are ready to manage the line, plan shifts, and coach team members
• Understand food, health and safety standards, and financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labour costs
• Loved to celebrate success and recognize individual needs

Benefits:

• Weekly pay and share of tips (100% of tips go to our teams)
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Flexible hours to support side pursuits
• Free shift meals from our menu and 50% off outside work
• 26 weeks full pay plus 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Uniform provided for each shift
• Opportunity to try new menus first
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star

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

Be you, Be Wagamama

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