junior sous chef (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a vibrant and diverse team as a Junior Sous Chef at a popular dining establishment. This full-time role offers a chance to lead a passionate kitchen team, ensuring high food quality and safety standards while celebrating individual and team successes. Enjoy flexible hours, weekly pay, and fantastic perks including free meals and discounts for friends and family. Be part of a company that values diversity and supports its team members with industry-leading family-friendly policies. If you're ready to take your culinary career to the next level, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Weekly pay and tips

Access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off meals for friends and family

26 weeks full pay for expectant parents

Fresh uniform provided

Opportunity to try new menus

Recognition program

Pension scheme and holiday benefits

Qualifications

• Passionate about maintaining high food quality standards.
• Experience in managing kitchen operations and coaching team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire kitchen team to deliver exceptional food quality.
• Manage kitchen line, plan shifts, and ensure health and safety compliance.

Skills

Food Safety Standards

Team Management

Stock Control

Labour Cost Management

Education

Culinary Arts Certification

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junior sous chef (Hiring Immediately), Crawley, West Sussex

Client: Wagamama

Location: Crawley, West Sussex, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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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 us on our journey to nourish both body and 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, with a strong focus on food quality and standards. You will lead, engage, and inspire your team with your extensive food knowledge.

If you...

• Are passionate about supporting your team and maintaining high standards
• Are ready to manage the kitchen line, plan shifts, and coach team members on the go
• Understand food, health and safety standards, and are familiar with financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labour costs
• Love celebrating team successes and recognizing individual needs

We’d love to hear from you

What’s in it for you |

• Weekly pay and 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 for friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Fresh 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 scheme, retail and leisure 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.