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

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

Job summary

An innovative restaurant group is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to join their dynamic team in Northampton. In this role, you'll be a developing leader, passionate about creating a positive environment for both guests and team members. You'll manage the kitchen line, ensure high food quality, and maintain health and safety standards. This position offers flexible hours, weekly pay, and a variety of perks including free meals and discounts. Join a company that celebrates individuality and diversity, and be part of a vibrant culinary experience that nourishes from bowl to soul.

Benefits

Weekly pay + share of tips

Access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off food outside of work

Family-friendly policies

Uniform provided

New menu tastings

Recognition as a nationwide wok star

Pension schemes

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting your team and maintaining high standards.
• Ready to manage the line, plan shifts, and coach the team.

Responsibilities

• Lead, engage, and inspire your team in a dynamic kitchen environment.
• Understand food, health and safety standards, and manage financial aspects.

Skills

Food Quality Expertise

Team Management

Health and Safety Standards

Financial Aspects Management

Education

Culinary Degree

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

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

Client:

wagamama

Location:

Northampton, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

6

Posted:

10.05.2025

Expiry Date:

24.06.2025

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 passionate about creating a positive environment for guests and teams, a food quality expert who leads, engages, and inspires your team.

If you...

• Are passionate about supporting your team and maintaining high standards
• Are ready to manage the line, plan shifts, and coach the team
• Understand food, health and safety standards, and financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs
• Love celebrating success and recognizing individual needs

We’d love to hear from you

What’s in it for you |

• Weekly pay + 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% off outside of work
• Family-friendly policies including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Uniform provided for each shift
• Be the first to try new menus
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star

We also offer pension schemes, holiday, training, 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 left solely at guests' discretion, not considered wages.