junior sous chef - Innovative Culinary Culture (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a leading culinary team as a junior sous chef in Basildon. You will lead a passionate team while maintaining high food quality and safety standards. Enjoy flexible hours, weekly pay, and generous benefits including tips and discounts. Be part of a vibrant culture that celebrates individual drives and team success.

Benefits

Weekly pay and share of tips

Access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free shift meals

50% off meals outside work

26 weeks full pay for expectant parents

Clean uniform provided

First to try new menus

Recognition program

Pension schemes

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead, engage, and inspire the team.
• Manage the line and plan shifts for proper coverage.

Skills

Leadership

Food Quality

Health and Safety Standards

Job description

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junior sous chef - Innovative Culinary Culture (Hiring Immediately), basildon

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

basildon, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

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Job Description:

junior sous chef | full time

We are celebrating our diverse culture and unique personalities. 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 growing leader passionate about creating a positive environment for guests and teams, with expertise in food quality and standards. You will lead, engage, and inspire your team.

If you...

• are passionate about supporting your team and maintaining high standards
• are ready to manage the line and plan shifts to ensure proper coverage, coaching the team on the go
• understand food, health, safety standards, and financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs
• love celebrating team success and recognizing individual drives

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 hustles
• Free shift meals from our menu and 50% off outside work to treat friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy: 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Fresh, clean uniform provided for each shift
• First to try new menus
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• Nationwide recognition as a wok star through our recognition program

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle-to-work schemes, 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 vary by restaurant and are at guest discretion; tips are not considered wages.