junior sous chef (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Chester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to join their vibrant team in Chester. This full-time role offers the opportunity to lead a passionate kitchen team, ensuring high food quality and safety standards while celebrating team successes. With flexible hours and numerous benefits, including weekly pay and a generous discount on meals, this position is perfect for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment. Join a company committed to diversity and individuality, and help create memorable dining experiences for guests.

Benefits

Weekly pay and tips

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free shift food and 50% discount outside work

Family-friendly policies

Uniform provided

Opportunities to experience new menus

Recognition programs

Pension benefits

Training and discounts

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting and developing your team.
• Enjoy managing the kitchen line and coaching on the go.
• Understand food safety standards and financial performance.

Responsibilities

• Support your team and maintain high standards.
• Manage the kitchen line and plan shifts for adequate coverage.
• Ensure food safety and understand financial aspects.

Skills

Team Management

Food Safety Standards

Kitchen Line Management

Financial Understanding (Gross Profit, Stock Control)

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Junior Sous Chef (Hiring Immediately), Chester

Client: Wagamama

Location: Chester, United Kingdom

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 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.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting your team and maintaining high standards
• Managing the kitchen line and planning shifts for adequate coverage
• Ensuring food safety, health, and safety standards, and understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs
• Celebrating team successes and recognizing individual needs

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Are passionate about supporting and developing your team
• Enjoy managing the kitchen line and coaching on the go
• Understand food safety standards and financial performance
• Love celebrating team achievements

Benefits:

• Weekly pay and tips
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Flexible hours
• Free shift food and 50% discount outside work
• Family-friendly policies with 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Uniform provided
• Opportunities to experience new menus and participate in events
• Recognition programs and other benefits like pension, holidays, training, discounts, and awards

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*100% tips go to our teams. Tips are at guest discretion and are not considered wages.