junior sous chef - Innovative Culinary Culture (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a leading culinary culture as a Junior Sous Chef at Wagamama in Bolton. You'll lead a passionate team, ensuring high food quality and standards while enjoying benefits like flexible hours, free meals, and a supportive work environment. Embrace individuality and diversity in a role that values personality over perfection.

Benefits

Weekly pay plus tips

Access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free shift meals

50% off meals outside work

Family-friendly policies

Uniform provided

Opportunity to experience new menus

Participation in recognition programs

Pension schemes

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.
• Plan shifts and manage kitchen operations.

Skills

Food Safety

Team Management

Kitchen Financials

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junior sous chef - Innovative Culinary Culture (Hiring Immediately), Bolton, Greater Manchester

Client: Wagamama

Location: Bolton, Greater Manchester, 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, with over 165 restaurants in the UK and Ireland, we celebrate individuality and diversity. We value personality over perfection — be you, be Wagamama. We are looking for a Junior Sous Chef to join us in our mission 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.

Ideal candidates:

• Are passionate about supporting your team and maintaining high standards.
• Are ready to manage the kitchen line, plan shifts, and coach team members on the go.
• Understand food safety, health and safety standards, and have knowledge of kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Love celebrating team successes and recognizing individual needs.

Benefits:

• Weekly pay plus tips (100% of tips go to the team).
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream.
• Flexible hours to support side pursuits.
• Free shift meals from our menu and 50% off outside of work to treat 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.
• Participation in Wagamama parties and recognition programs.

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

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

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