junior sous chef - Innovative Culinary Culture (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant in Bristol is seeking a junior sous chef to join their dynamic team. The role involves managing kitchen operations, ensuring food quality, and creating a positive work environment. With a focus on individual growth and team success, this position offers flexible hours, competitive pay, and numerous benefits, including tips sharing and industry-leading family-friendly policies.

Benefits

Weekly pay and tips sharing

Access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free shift meals

50% off meals outside work

Extended paid leave for parents

New uniforms provided

Recognition program

Pension scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting their team and maintaining high standards.
• Understanding of food safety and kitchen financials.

Responsibilities

• Manage the kitchen line, plan shifts, and coach team members.
• Lead, engage, and inspire the team.

Skills

Leadership

Food Safety

Team Management

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

Client: wagamama

Location: bristol, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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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 individuality and diversity. With over 165 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, we are seeking 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.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about supporting their team and maintaining high standards
• Is ready to manage the kitchen line, plan shifts, and coach team members
• Has an understanding of food safety, health and safety standards, and kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs
• Loves celebrating team successes and recognizing individual needs

What we offer:

• Weekly pay and tips sharing
• 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 work to treat friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy with extended paid leave for expectant or adopting parents
• New uniforms provided for each shift
• Opportunity to experience our new menus first
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our recognition program

Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday, 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 at guests' discretion; they are not considered wages.