junior sous chef (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to join their vibrant team in Gloucester. This role offers an exciting opportunity to develop your leadership skills while ensuring high food quality and safety standards. You'll be responsible for managing kitchen operations and inspiring your team to deliver exceptional dining experiences. With flexible hours, weekly pay, and generous perks including free meals and discounts, this position is perfect for those passionate about culinary excellence and teamwork. Join a company that celebrates individuality and diversity, and make your mark in the culinary world!

Benefits

Weekly pay and tips sharing

Access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free shift meals

50% off outside work meals

Family-friendly policies

Uniform provided

Opportunity to try new menus

Wagamama parties and VIP events

Recognition as a nationwide wok star

Qualifications

• Passionate about creating a positive environment for guests and team members.
• Expert in food quality and standards with strong food knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Support and motivate your team, maintaining high standards.
• Manage the kitchen line, plan shifts, and coach team members.

Skills

Food Safety Standards

Team Leadership

Kitchen Management

Food Quality Knowledge

Financial Management

Job description

junior sous chef (Hiring Immediately), gloucester

Client:

wagamama

Location:

gloucester, 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

We celebrate individuality and diversity at Wagamama. 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 team members. You will be an expert in food quality and standards, with strong food knowledge, leading, engaging, and inspiring your team.

Ideal candidates will:

• Support and motivate your team, maintaining high standards
• Manage the kitchen line, plan shifts, and coach team members
• Understand food safety, health and safety standards, and financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs
• Celebrate team successes and recognize individual needs

What’s in it for you:

• Weekly pay and tips sharing
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Flexible hours to support side interests
• Free shift meals from our menu and 50% off outside work
• Family-friendly policies, including paid leave for new parents
• Uniform provided for each shift
• Opportunity to try new menus first
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star

We also offer pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle schemes, discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*Tips are 100% for our team members; actual tips vary by restaurant and are at guest discretion. Tips are not considered wages.

Note: If you do not hold a passport for the country of the vacancy, you may need a work permit. Check our blog for more info.

Applications should be submitted via the 'Apply now' button. Do not provide bank or payment details during application.

Created on 08/05/2025 by JR United Kingdom