junior sous chef - Innovative Culinary Culture (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Wagamama as a junior sous chef in Basingstoke, where you will lead a team to maintain high culinary standards and create a positive dining experience. Enjoy benefits like weekly pay, flexible hours, and free meals while contributing to a vibrant culinary culture.

Benefits

Weekly pay and tips sharing

Access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free shift meals

50% off meals outside work

Family-friendly policies

Uniform provided

Early access to new menus

Recognition program

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting team and maintaining high standards.
• Ready to manage the line and coach team members.
• Understand food safety and financial aspects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate team to maintain food quality.
• Plan shifts and manage kitchen operations.
• Create a positive environment for guests and team.

Skills

Food Safety

Team Management

High Standards

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

Client:

wagamama

Location:

Basingstoke

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

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 mission 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 team members. You will be an expert in food quality and standards, using your knowledge to lead, motivate, 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 safety, health and safety standards, and financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labour costs
• Enjoy celebrating success and recognizing individual drives

We’d love to hear from you

Wagame’s benefits include |

• Weekly pay and tips sharing
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Flexible hours to support side projects
• Free shift meals from our menu and 50% off outside work
• Family-friendly policies including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Uniform provided for each shift
• Early access to new menus
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our recognition program

Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle to work, discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*Tips are 100% for the team; amounts vary by restaurant and are at guests' discretion, not considered wages.