junior sous chef - Dynamic, Nonconformist Cuisine Experience (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join an innovative and dynamic culinary team as a Junior Sous Chef in Exeter. This role offers the chance to lead and inspire a team while maintaining high food quality standards. Enjoy flexible hours, weekly pay, and generous perks including free meals and discounts. With a commitment to celebrating individuality and fostering a supportive environment, this is an exciting opportunity to grow within a renowned restaurant group. Be part of a culture that values personality and passion over perfection, and contribute to a mission that nourishes from bowl to soul.

Benefits

Weekly pay and share of tips

Access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off food outside of work

Family-friendly policy

Fresh uniform provided

First to try new menu items

Recognition program

Pension schemes and holiday

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting the team and maintaining high standards.
• Ready to manage the line and coach team members.
• Understanding of food, health, and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for guests and teams.
• Lead, engage, and inspire the kitchen team.
• Manage shifts and ensure proper coverage.

Skills

Food Quality Standards

Food Knowledge

Team Leadership

Health and Safety Standards

Financial Performance Understanding

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

junior sous chef - Dynamic, Nonconformist Cuisine Experience (Hiring Immediately), Exeter

col-narrow-left

Client:

wagamama

Location:

Exeter, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

-

EU work permit required:

Yes

col-narrow-right

Job Views:

3

Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

col-wide

Job Description:

junior sous chef | full time

Three decades of acting differently, 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 journey to nourish from bowl to soul.

The role |

As a junior sous chef, you’ll be a growing leader who cares about creating a positive environment for our guests and teams, a true expert in food quality and standards, with exceptional food knowledge, using this to lead, engage, and inspire your team.

If you...

• are passionate about supporting your team and helping others excel while maintaining high standards
• are ready to manage the line, plan shifts for proper coverage, and enjoy working with and coaching your team
• have an understanding of food, health and safety standards, and financial performance including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs
• love to celebrate success, recognizing individual drives and needs

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 side pursuits
• Free food on shift — anything from our menu! Plus 50% outside of work for friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy: 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Fresh, clean uniform provided for each shift
• First to try new menu items
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
• Nationwide recognition as a wok star through our recognition program

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle-to-work schemes, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

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