junior sous chef (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Junior Sous Chef to join their vibrant team in Stevenage. In this full-time role, you will lead and inspire your team while ensuring high culinary standards and excellent guest experiences. With a focus on individuality and diversity, you will enjoy flexible hours, weekly pay, and a share of tips, along with a range of benefits including free shift meals and a family-friendly policy. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow in a supportive environment where your contributions are valued and recognized.

Benefits

Weekly pay and share of tips

Access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free shift food

50% off food outside work

Family-friendly policy

Uniform provided

Early access to new menus

Wagamama parties

Recognition program

Qualifications

• Developing leader with excellent food knowledge and high standards.
• Ability to manage the line, plan shifts, and coach team members.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for guests and team members.
• Understand food, health & safety standards, and financial aspects.

Skills

Food Knowledge

Leadership

Health & Safety Standards

Stock Control

Financial Management

Job description

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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 looking for a Junior Sous Chef to join our team and contribute to our journey of nourishing from bowl to soul.

The role |

As a Junior Sous Chef, you will be a developing leader who cares about creating a positive environment for guests and team members. You should have excellent food knowledge, high standards, and the ability to lead, engage, and inspire your team.

If you...

• are passionate about supporting your team and maintaining high standards
• are ready to manage the line, plan shifts, and coach team members
• understand food, health & safety standards, and financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labour costs
• love celebrating team success and recognizing individual needs

We’d love to hear from you

What’s in it for you |

• Weekly pay and share of tips
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Flexible hours to support side projects
• Free shift food from our menu and 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy (26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents)
• Uniform provided for each shift
• Early access to new menus
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our recognition program

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle-to-work schemes, 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 left at guests' discretion; they are not considered wages.