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

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to join their dynamic team in Milton Keynes. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a vibrant environment where individuality and diversity are celebrated. You will play a key role in leading your team, ensuring food quality, and maintaining high standards. With flexible hours, weekly pay, and a range of benefits including free meals and a family-friendly policy, this position is perfect for those looking to grow within the culinary field. Join a team that values your contributions and celebrates success!

Benefits

Weekly pay and share of tips

Access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off food for friends and family

Family-friendly policy

Uniform provided

Opportunity to try new menus

Wagamama parties and VIP events

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Passionate about food quality and team leadership.
• Understanding of health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage the kitchen line and plan shifts effectively.
• Lead and inspire the kitchen team to maintain high standards.

Skills

Food Quality Standards

Health and Safety Standards

Stock Control

Labour Costs Management

Education

Culinary Arts Certification

Job description

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Junior Sous Chef - Dynamic, Nonconformist Cuisine Experience (Hiring Immediately), Milton Keynes

Client:

Wagamama

Location:

Milton Keynes

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 help us nourish from bowl to soul.

The role |

As a Junior Sous Chef, you will be a developing leader who is 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 on the go
• Have an understanding of food, health and safety standards, and financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labour costs
• Love celebrating success and recognizing individual drives

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 your side hustle
• Free food on shift and 50% outside of work for friends and family
• Family-friendly policy with 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Uniform provided for each shift
• Opportunity to try new menus first
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• National recognition as a wok star

Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle to work, 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.