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

JR United Kingdom; Milton Keynes; 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. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead a kitchen team, ensuring high food quality and safety standards while creating a positive dining experience. With a focus on individuality and diversity, the company provides a supportive environment where you can thrive. Enjoy weekly pay, flexible hours, and generous discounts on meals, along with a range of benefits including a pension scheme and training opportunities. If you are passionate about food and teamwork, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Weekly Pay

Access to Earnings Before Payday

Flexible Hours

Free Food on Shift

50% Off Outside of Work

Family-Friendly Policy

Fresh Uniform Provided

Exclusive Menu Experiences

Recognition Program

Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Passionate about creating a positive environment for guests and team members.
• Expert in food quality and standards with leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the kitchen line and plan shifts effectively.
• Coach the team on food quality and safety standards.

Skills

Food Quality Standards

Health and Safety Standards

Team Management

Stock Control

Labour Cost Management

Education

Culinary Arts Certification

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08.05.2025

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Junior Sous Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. With over 165 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, we are seeking 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.

If you...

• Are passionate about supporting your team and maintaining high standards
• Are ready to manage the line, plan shifts, and coach your team on the go
• Understand food, health and safety standards, and financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labour costs
• Love celebrating success and recognizing individual drives

We’d love to hear from you

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% outside of work for friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy with 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Fresh uniform provided for each shift
• Opportunity to experience our new menus first
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our recognition program

Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle to work scheme, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*All tips go directly to our teams. Tips are at guests' discretion and are not considered wages.