junior sous chef - Innovative Culinary Culture (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Bath; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Wagamama is seeking a Junior Sous Chef in Bath to lead a team focused on food quality and standards. The role involves managing kitchen operations, coaching team members, and ensuring high standards. Enjoy benefits like flexible hours, weekly pay, and recognition programs.

Benefits

Weekly pay and share of tips

Access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

Family-friendly policies

Uniform provided

Opportunity to experience new menus

Recognition programs

Pension scheme

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting your team and maintaining high standards.
• Understanding of kitchen financials including gross profit and stock control.

Responsibilities

• Manage the line, plan shifts, and coach team members.
• Lead, engage, and inspire your team in a positive environment.

Skills

Team Management

Food Quality Standards

Health and Safety Standards

Job description

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Job Title: Junior Sous Chef - Innovative Culinary Culture (Hiring Immediately), Bath

Client: Wagamama

Location: Bath, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU Work Permit Required: Yes

Job Views:

5

Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

Job Description:

Junior Sous Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, we celebrate difference and individuality. 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 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, using your knowledge to lead, engage, and inspire your team.

Requirements:

• Passionate about supporting your team and maintaining high standards
• Ready to manage the line, plan shifts, and coach team members
• Understanding of food, health, and safety standards, as well as kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs
• Enjoy celebrating team successes and recognizing individual needs

What We Offer:

• Weekly pay and share of tips (100% of tips go to our teams)
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Flexible hours to support side pursuits
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work for friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Uniform provided for each shift
• Opportunity to experience new menus first
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• Recognition programs like 'Wok Star'

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

Our Values:

Be you, be Wagamama. We are proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.