junior sous chef - Innovative Culinary Culture (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

A leading culinary establishment in Belfast is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to join their vibrant team. This full-time role involves leading and inspiring the kitchen staff while maintaining high food quality standards. The ideal candidate will be passionate about cooking and team support, with a focus on creating a positive dining experience. Enjoy flexible hours, competitive pay, and numerous benefits including free meals and a family-friendly policy.

Benefits

Weekly pay + share of tips

Access to 30% of earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off meals outside work

26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting individuals

Uniform provided

Early access to new menus

Wagamama parties and VIP guest events

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting team and maintaining high standards.
• Ready to manage the line, plan shifts, and coach on the go.
• Understand kitchen food, health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead, engage, and inspire the kitchen team.
• Ensure food quality and standards are met.
• Celebrate success and recognize individual needs.

Skills

Food Quality

Health and Safety Standards

Team Support

Stock Control

Labour Costs

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

Client: wagamama

Location: belfast, 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, with over 165 restaurants in the UK and Ireland, we celebrate difference and value personality over perfection. We are seeking a junior sous chef to join our team and contribute to nourishing 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, leading, engaging, and inspiring your team.

if you...

• are passionate about supporting your team and maintaining high standards
• are ready to manage the line, plan shifts, and coach on the go
• understand kitchen food, health and safety standards, and financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labour costs
• love celebrating success and recognizing individual needs

we’d love to hear from you

wok’s in it for you |

• weekly pay + share of tips
• access up to 30% of earnings before payday with wagestream
• flexible hours to support side activities
• free food on shift from our menu and 50% outside work
• industry-leading family-friendly policy with 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting individuals
• uniform provided for each shift
• early access to new menus
• wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• nationwide recognition as a wok star

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

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*100% of tips go to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant and are at guest discretion. Tips are not considered wages.