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

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a junior sous chef, where your passion for food and leadership will shine. This role offers the chance to create a positive environment for both guests and team members while maintaining high food quality standards. With flexible hours and exciting benefits like free meals and recognition programs, this is an opportunity to grow in a vibrant culinary setting. Embrace the culture of celebration and support at an established restaurant chain that values personality over perfection. If you're ready to make a difference in the kitchen, this role is for you!

Benefits

Weekly pay and tips

Access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free shift meals

50% off meals outside work

26 weeks full pay for expectant parents

Uniform provided

Opportunity to try new menus

Recognition programs

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting your team and maintaining high standards.
• Ready to manage the line, plan shifts, and coach team members.
• Understand food, health and safety standards, and financial aspects.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for guests and team members.
• Lead, engage, and inspire your team in food quality.
• Manage line operations and ensure high standards.

Skills

Food Quality Standards

Team Management

Food Safety Standards

Stock Control

Coaching

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

Client: wagamama

Location: Southampton, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

Job Description:

junior sous chef | full time

At Wagamama, we celebrate differences and value personality over perfection—it's all about being you. 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 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.

Ideal candidate:

• Passionate about supporting your team and maintaining high standards
• 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 labor costs
• Loves celebrating success and recognizing individual needs

Benefits:

• Weekly pay and tips
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Flexible hours
• Free shift meals and 50% off outside work
• 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Uniform provided
• Opportunity to try new menus
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• Recognition programs as a nationwide wok star

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

Be you, Be Wagamama:

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*100% tips go to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant and are at guest discretion. Tips are not considered wages.