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

JR United Kingdom; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant and inclusive team as a Junior Sous Chef at a renowned restaurant chain. In this role, you will lead and inspire your team while ensuring the highest food quality and safety standards. With flexible hours and a supportive work environment, you will have opportunities for personal growth and recognition. Enjoy weekly pay, free meals during shifts, and a generous discount outside of work. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your culinary skills in a dynamic setting, where your contributions are celebrated and valued.

Benefits

Weekly pay and tips

Access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free shift meals

50% discount outside of work

Paid leave for parents

Uniform provided

Opportunity to experience new menus

Recognition events

Qualifications

• Passionate about food quality and team support.
• Experience in kitchen management and food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen line and plan shifts for coverage.
• Support team and maintain high standards in food preparation.

Skills

Food Safety Knowledge

Kitchen Management

Team Leadership

Health and Safety Standards

Education

Culinary Arts Certification

Food Hygiene Certificate

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

Client: wagamama

Location: Wakefield, 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 are looking for a Junior Sous Chef to join our team and contribute to our mission of nourishing 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.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting your team and maintaining high standards
• Managing the kitchen line and planning shifts for adequate coverage
• Understanding food safety, health and safety standards, and kitchen financial performance including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs
• Celebrating team successes and recognizing individual needs

We'd love to hear from you if you:

• Are passionate about team support and high standards
• Are ready to manage the line and coach on the go
• Have knowledge of food safety, health and safety, and financial aspects of kitchen management
• Enjoy celebrating success and recognizing individual contributions

What’s in it for you:

• Weekly pay and tips
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Flexible hours to support side pursuits
• Free shift meals and 50% discount outside of work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy with paid leave for expectant or adopting parents
• Uniform provided for each shift
• Opportunity to experience new menus first
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• Recognition as a national wok star

Additional benefits include pension scheme, 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.

*Tips are 100% for our teams; amounts vary by restaurant and are at guest discretion, not considered wages.