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

JR United Kingdom; Nottingham; 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 is perfect for someone passionate about food and team dynamics, where you will lead by example and inspire your colleagues to maintain high standards. With a commitment to celebrating individuality, you will help create a positive environment for both guests and staff. Enjoy flexible hours, free meals on shift, and a range of perks that make working here a rewarding experience. If you thrive in a fast-paced kitchen and are eager to grow in your culinary career, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Weekly Pay + Share of Tips

Access to Earnings Before Pay Day

Flexible Hours

Free Food on Shift

50% Off Outside of Work

Family Friendly Policy

Fresh Clean Uniform

Brand-New Menus Experience

Wagamama Parties

National Recognition Programme

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting your team and maintaining high standards.
• Ready to manage the line and plan shifts effectively.
• Understanding of kitchen's food, health, and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive place for guests and teams.
• Lead, engage, and inspire the kitchen team.
• Manage kitchen operations and ensure food quality.

Skills

Food Quality Standards

Team Leadership

Food Knowledge

Health and Safety Standards

Financial Performance Understanding

Job description

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nottingham, United Kingdom

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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Job Description:

junior sous chef | full time

three whole decades of acting different, we don’t conform, we celebrate difference. appreciating personality over perfection – we call it be you, be wagamama. with over 165 restaurants and growing in the uk + ireland, we are looking for a junior sous chef to join us on our continuous journey to nourish us all from bowl, to soul

the role |

as a junior sous chef, you’ll be a growing leader who cares passionately about creating a positive place for our guests + our teams, a true expert in food quality + standards, with exceptional food knowledge, who uses this to lead, engage + inspire the team around you

if you...

• are passionate about supporting your team + helping others be the best they can be and maintaining high standards
• are ready to manage the line, planning shifts to make sure we have the right cover + love working with the team, coaching on the go
• have an understanding of your kitchen’s food, health and safety standards, understanding financial performance of a kitchen including gross profit, stock control + labour costs
• love to celebrate success with your team, recognising what drives individuals and their needs

we’d love to hear from you

wok’s in it for you |

• weekly pay + share of the tips
• access up to 30% of your earnings before pay day with wagestream
• flexible hours to support your side hustle
• free food on shift – yes anything from our menu! plus 50% outside of work to treat your friends + family
• an industry leading family friendly policy (any expectant person or anyone adopting a child will receive 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay)
• fresh clean uniform provided by us for each shift
• be the first to experience our brand-new menus
• wagamama parties throughout the year with vip guests
• be known nationwide as a wok star – our national recognition programme

in addition to this, we offer the usual such as, pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle to work scheme, retail + leisure discounts, discounted gym memberships + long service awards

be you be wagamama

wagamama is proudly part of disability confident

*100% of tips go to our teams. actual tips by restaurant will vary. tips are left solely at our guests discretion and are not considered as wages by the company