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

JR United Kingdom; Stockport; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant and diverse team as a Junior Sous Chef in Stockport, where you will lead the kitchen with passion and expertise. This role offers the opportunity to create a positive dining experience while managing the kitchen line and supporting your team in maintaining high standards. Enjoy flexible hours, free meals, and a range of benefits including pension and discounts. Be part of a company that values individuality and celebrates your contributions through recognition programs and team events. This is your chance to grow in a dynamic environment and make a real impact in the culinary world.

Benefits

Weekly pay and tips sharing

Access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free shift meals

50% off meals outside work

Family-friendly policies

Uniform provided

Opportunity to experience new menus

Recognition programs

Pension and holiday benefits

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting your team and maintaining high standards.
• Understand food safety, health standards, and kitchen financials.

Responsibilities

• Manage the kitchen line, plan shifts, and coach team members.
• Lead, engage, and inspire your team to maintain food quality.

Skills

Food Quality Standards

Kitchen Management

Food Safety

Team Leadership

Education

Culinary Arts Diploma

Job description

Junior Sous Chef - Be You, Be Wagamama Culture (Hiring Immediately), Stockport

Client: Wagamama

Location: Stockport, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 3

Posted: 08.05.2025

Expiry Date: 22.06.2025

Job Description:

Junior Sous Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. With over 165 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, we're 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 our guests and team. 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 kitchen line, plan shifts, and coach team members
• Understand food safety, health standards, and kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs
• Enjoy celebrating team successes and recognizing individual drives and needs

What We Offer:

• Weekly pay and tips sharing
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Flexible hours to support side activities
• Free shift meals from our menu and 50% off outside work
• Family-friendly policies including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Uniform provided for each shift
• Opportunity to experience new menus first
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• Recognition through our nationwide Wok Star program

Additional benefits include pension, holiday, training, cycle schemes, 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 guests' discretion; they are not considered wages.