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

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

Job summary

Join a vibrant and innovative culinary team as a Junior Sous Chef, where your passion for food and leadership will shine. This exciting role offers the opportunity to create a positive environment for both guests and team members. You will be at the forefront of culinary excellence, ensuring the highest standards of food quality while managing kitchen operations. With flexible hours, free meals, and a supportive family-friendly policy, this is more than just a job—it's a chance to grow and thrive in a dynamic setting. If you’re ready to make a difference in a bustling kitchen, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Weekly Pay Plus Tips

Access to Earnings Before Payday

Flexible Hours

Free Shift Meals

50% Off Outside Work Meals

Family-Friendly Policy

Uniform Provided

Early Access to New Menus

Wagamama Parties

Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Passionate about maintaining high food quality and standards.
• Experience in managing kitchen operations and leading a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the kitchen team to deliver exceptional food.
• Manage food safety and health standards while planning shifts.

Skills

Food Safety Standards

Team Management

Stock Control

Financial Awareness

Education

Culinary Arts Certification

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

leeds, west yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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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 seeking a junior sous chef to join our team and contribute to our mission to nourish 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.

if you...

• are passionate about supporting your team and maintaining high standards
• are ready to manage the line, plan shifts, and coach team members on the go
• understand food safety, health standards, and financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labour costs
• love celebrating success and recognizing individual drives and needs

we’d love to hear from you

wok’s in it for you |

• weekly pay plus tips
• access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• flexible hours to support side pursuits
• free shift meals from our menu and 50% off outside work
• industry-leading family-friendly policy with paid leave for expectant or adopting parents
• uniform provided for each shift
• early access to new menus
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• nationwide recognition as a wok star

Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle to work scheme, 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 and vary by restaurant. Tips are discretionary and not considered wages.