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

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

Job summary

Join a vibrant and inclusive restaurant team as a junior sous chef, where individuality is celebrated. This role offers you the chance to lead a kitchen team, ensuring high food quality and safety standards while fostering a positive work environment. With flexible hours, weekly pay, and generous discounts, you'll enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance. This innovative company is committed to supporting its employees with a family-friendly policy and various perks, making it an exciting opportunity for culinary enthusiasts eager to grow in their careers.

Benefits

Weekly pay and tips sharing

Access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off for friends and family

26 weeks full pay for expectant parents

Fresh uniform provided

Opportunity to try new menus

Recognition program

Pension schemes and holiday

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting your team and helping others excel.
• Understanding of food, health, and safety standards.
• Experience in managing kitchen operations.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for guests and team.
• Manage the line and coach your team on the go.
• Lead by example in maintaining high food quality.

Skills

Food Quality Standards

Team Management

Health and Safety Standards

Stock Control

Labor Cost Management

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

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

Luton, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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Job Description:

junior sous chef | full time

At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. We value personality over perfection — we call it "be you, be Wagamama." 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 who cares about creating a positive environment for our guests and team. You will be an expert in food quality and standards, using your knowledge to lead, engage, and inspire your team.

If you...

• are passionate about supporting your team and helping others excel while maintaining high standards
• are ready to manage the line, plan shifts, and coach your team on the go
• understand food, health, safety standards, and the financial aspects of a kitchen, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs
• love celebrating success and recognizing individual needs

We’d love to hear from you

What’s in it for you |

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

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, 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, are discretionary, and are not considered wages.