junior sous chef (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Cardiff; 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 Cardiff. This exciting opportunity allows you to lead a passionate kitchen team, ensuring high standards of food quality and safety. You'll manage kitchen operations, coach team members, and celebrate successes in a vibrant environment. Enjoy flexible hours, free meals, and a supportive workplace culture that values individuality. If you're ready to grow your culinary career and make a difference, this role is perfect for you!

Benefits

Weekly pay plus tips

Access to earnings before payday

Free shift meals

50% off meals for friends and family

26 weeks full pay for expectant parents

Uniform provided

Opportunity to try new menus

Recognition program

Pension scheme

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Passionate about leading and inspiring a kitchen team.
• Understanding of food safety and financial aspects.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen operations and ensure high food quality.
• Coach and develop team members while planning shifts.

Skills

Team Management

Food Quality Standards

Health and Safety Standards

Stock Control

Labour Cost Management

Education

Culinary Degree

Job description

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Client:

Wagamama

Location:

Cardiff, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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Job Description:

Junior Sous Chef | Full Time

Wagamama, with over 165 restaurants in the UK and Ireland, is looking for a Junior Sous Chef to join our team. We celebrate individuality and value personality over perfection — we call it be you, be wagamama.

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, leading, engaging, and inspiring your team.

If you...

• Are passionate about supporting your team and maintaining high standards
• Are prepared to manage the line, plan shifts, and coach team members
• Understand food, health and safety standards, and have knowledge of financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labour costs
• Enjoy celebrating team successes and recognizing individual needs

We’d love to hear from you

Wag’s in it for you |

• Weekly pay plus tips
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Flexible hours to support side projects
• Free shift meals and 50% off outside work for friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies including 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 with VIP guests
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our recognition program

Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle to work, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of Disability Confident.

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