junior sous chef - Innovative Culinary Culture (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a leading culinary team as a Junior Sous Chef at Wagamama in Bedford. You'll lead a passionate kitchen team, ensuring high food quality and safety standards while enjoying flexible hours and various benefits. This role is perfect for those who thrive in a dynamic environment and love celebrating team successes.

Benefits

Weekly pay and share of tips

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off outside of work

Family-friendly policies

Uniform provided

Recognition programs

Pension scheme

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting your team and maintaining high standards.
• Ready to manage the kitchen line and coach team members.

Responsibilities

• Manage the kitchen line, plan shifts, and coach team members.
• Ensure food quality and safety standards are met.

Skills

Team Management

Food Quality Standards

Health and Safety Standards

Financial Understanding

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Junior Sous Chef - Innovative Culinary Culture (Hiring Immediately), Bedford

Client: Wagamama

Location: Bedford, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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EU Work Permit Required:

Yes

Job Views:

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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, engage, and inspire your team.

Requirements:

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

What We Offer:

• Weekly pay and share of tips (100% tips go to the team).
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream.
• Flexible hours to support side activities.
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside of work.
• Family-friendly policies including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents.
• Uniform provided for each shift.
• Opportunity to try new menus and participate in Wagamama parties with VIP guests.
• Recognition programs and nationwide visibility as a Wok Star.

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

Be You, Be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*Tips are at guest discretion and vary by restaurant; they are not considered wages.