junior sous chef (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to join their dynamic kitchen team. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead and inspire a passionate team while ensuring the highest food quality and safety standards. With flexible hours and a vibrant work environment, you will manage the kitchen line, coach team members, and celebrate successes together. Enjoy perks like weekly pay, free shift meals, and discounts, all while contributing to a company that values individuality and teamwork. If you're ready to take the next step in your culinary career, this could be the perfect fit for you!

Benefits

Weekly pay and tips sharing

Access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free shift food

50% off outside work meals

Paid parental leave

Uniform provided

Opportunity to try new menus

Recognition program

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting team and maintaining high standards.
• Knowledge of food safety and financial aspects like gross profit.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Food Safety Standards

Team Management

Stock Control

Labor Cost Management

Job description

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Junior Sous Chef (Hiring Immediately), Warrington, Cheshire

Client: Wagamama

Location:

Warrington, Cheshire

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views:

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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 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 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 teams alike. You will be an expert in food quality and standards, using your knowledge to lead, engage, and inspire your team.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about supporting their team and maintaining high standards
• Is ready to manage the kitchen line, plan shifts, and coach team members
• Understands food safety, health and safety standards, and has knowledge of financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs
• Loves celebrating successes and recognizing individual drivers and 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 pursuits
• Free shift food from our menu and 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including paid parental leave
• 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

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holidays, training, cycle-to-work schemes, discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be You, Be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*All tips go directly to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant and are at guests' discretion; they are not considered wages.