junior sous chef - Innovative Culinary Culture (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a leading culinary team as a Junior Sous Chef at Wagamama in Birmingham. Contribute to a positive kitchen environment while maintaining high food standards. Enjoy flexible hours, weekly pay, and numerous employee benefits.

Benefits

Weekly pay + share of tips

Access to 30% of earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free shift meals

50% discount outside of work

Industry-leading family-friendly policy

Uniform provided

Early access to new menus

Recognition program

Pension scheme

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead, engage, and inspire the kitchen team.
• Manage shifts and understand financial aspects.

Skills

Food Safety

Team Management

Food Quality Standards

Job description

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

Client:

wagamama

Location:

Birmingham, United Kingdom

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 nourishing 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.

If you...

• Are passionate about supporting your team and maintaining high standards
• Are ready to manage the kitchen line, plan shifts, and coach team members
• Understand food safety, health standards, and financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs
• Love celebrating success and recognizing individual drives

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 your side hustle
• Free shift meals from our menu + 50% discount outside of work for friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy (26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents)
• Uniform provided for each shift
• Early access to new menus
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our recognition program

Additional benefits include pension scheme, holidays, training, cycle-to-work scheme, 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 left at guests' discretion; they are not considered wages.