junior sous chef (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Junior Sous Chef in Liverpool, where your passion for food and leadership will shine. This role invites you to create a positive atmosphere while ensuring high food quality and standards. You'll lead a dedicated team, manage kitchen operations, and celebrate successes together. Enjoy weekly pay, flexible hours, and a range of benefits including free meals and discounts. If you're ready to make a difference and grow in a vibrant culinary environment, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Weekly pay and tips

Access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free shift meals

50% discount outside of work

Family-friendly policies

Uniform provided

Opportunity to try new menus

Wagamama parties and VIP events

Recognition as a nationwide wok star

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting your team and maintaining high standards.
• Ready to manage the line, plan shifts, and coach the team.
• Understanding of food safety and kitchen financials.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for guests and team members.
• Lead, engage, and inspire your team with food knowledge.
• Manage the line and plan shifts effectively.

Skills

Food Safety Knowledge

Team Management

Kitchen Financials Understanding

High Standards Maintenance

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junior sous chef (Hiring Immediately), Liverpool

Client: Wagamama

Location: Liverpool, 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 difference and value personality over perfection. With over 165 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, we are looking for 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 growing leader who cares about creating a positive environment for guests and team members, with a strong focus on food quality and standards. You will use your food knowledge to lead, engage, and inspire your team.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about supporting your team and maintaining high standards
• Is ready to manage the line, plan shifts, and coach the team
• Has an understanding of food safety, health and safety standards, and kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs
• Loves to celebrate success and recognize individual needs

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Are passionate about supporting your team and maintaining high standards
• Are ready to manage the line and plan shifts
• Have knowledge of food safety, health and safety standards, and kitchen financials
• Enjoy recognizing and celebrating team success

What’s in it for you |

• Weekly pay and tips
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Flexible hours to support side pursuits
• Free shift meals and 50% discount outside of work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies
• Uniform provided for each shift
• Opportunity to try new menus first
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star

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 are discretionary and vary by restaurant. Tips are not considered wages.