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

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

Job summary

A dynamic and forward-thinking company is seeking a junior sous chef to join their vibrant team in London. This role offers the chance to lead a passionate kitchen team, ensuring food quality and safety standards are met while creating a positive environment for both guests and staff. Enjoy flexible hours, competitive pay, and a range of exciting perks, including free meals and recognition programs. If you’re eager to support your team and celebrate culinary success, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Weekly pay plus share of tips

Access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off food outside of work

26 weeks full pay for expectant individuals

Fresh uniform provided

First to experience new menus

Wagamama parties

Pension schemes

Qualifications

• Passionate about food quality and team support.
• Understanding of kitchen financial aspects and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen line and plan shifts for optimal coverage.
• Lead and inspire team while maintaining high standards.

Skills

Food quality and standards

Team leadership

Food health and safety standards

Stock control

Labour cost management

Job description

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

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

london, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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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

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 passionate about creating a positive environment for our guests and teams, a true expert in food quality and standards, using your exceptional food knowledge 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 optimal coverage, and coach on the go
• have an understanding of food, health and safety standards, and the financial aspects of a kitchen including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs
• love celebrating success with your team and recognizing individual drives and needs

We’d love to hear from you

What’s in it for you |

• Weekly pay plus share of tips
• Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Flexible hours to support your side hustle
• Free food on shift from our menu, plus 50% outside of work to treat friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy: 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting individuals
• Fresh, clean uniform provided for each shift
• First to experience our new menus
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our recognition program

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

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama proudly participates in the disability confident scheme.

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