junior sous chef (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant and innovative restaurant chain as a Junior Sous Chef in Stoke-on-Trent! This role offers a unique opportunity to develop your leadership skills while ensuring high food quality and standards. You'll be part of a supportive team that values individuality and diversity, dedicated to creating memorable dining experiences. Enjoy flexible hours, free meals, and generous discounts while working in a dynamic environment. If you're passionate about food and team success, this is the perfect opportunity to grow your culinary career!

Benefits

Weekly pay and tips

Access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free shift meals

50% discount outside of work

Paid parental leave

Uniform provided

Opportunity to try new menus

Recognition programs

Pension schemes

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting your team and maintaining high standards.
• Knowledge of food, health, safety standards, and financial aspects.

Responsibilities

• Manage the kitchen line, plan shifts, and coach team members.
• Lead and inspire the team to maintain high food quality standards.

Skills

Food Quality Standards

Kitchen Management

Health and Safety Standards

Financial Aspects Management

Job description

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Junior Sous Chef (Hiring Immediately), Stoke-on-Trent

Client: Wagamama

Location: Stoke-on-Trent, 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. You will be an expert in food quality and standards, leading, engaging, and inspiring your team.

Requirements:

• Passionate about supporting your team and maintaining high standards
• Willing to manage the kitchen line, plan shifts, and coach team members
• Knowledge of food, health, safety standards, and financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs
• Enjoy celebrating team successes and recognizing individual needs

Benefits:

• Weekly pay and tips
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Flexible hours to support side activities
• Free shift meals and 50% discount outside of work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including paid parental leave
• Uniform provided for each shift
• Opportunity to try new menus first
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• Recognition programs like 'Wok Star'

Additional benefits include pension schemes, holidays, training, cycle schemes, 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; they are not considered wages.