junior sous chef - Innovative Culinary Culture (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain is looking for a Junior Sous Chef in Cambridge. The role involves managing kitchen operations, ensuring food quality, and leading a team. Enjoy benefits like weekly pay, flexible hours, and discounts. Join a diverse team that celebrates individuality.

Benefits

Weekly pay + share of tips

Access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off outside work

Family-friendly policy

Uniform provided

Early access to new menus

Recognition events

Pension and holiday benefits

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting your team and maintaining high standards.
• Ready to manage the line, plan shifts, and coach your team.
• Understanding of food safety and financial aspects.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for guests and team members.
• Lead, engage, and inspire your team in food quality.
• Manage shifts and ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Food Safety

Team Management

Financial Knowledge

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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 seeking 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.

if you...

• are passionate about supporting your team and maintaining high standards
• are ready to manage the line, plan shifts, and coach your team
• understand food safety, health, and safety standards, and have knowledge of financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs
• love to celebrate success and recognize individual drivers

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 pursuits
• free food on shift and 50% off outside work
• industry-leading family-friendly policy with full and half pay options
• uniform provided for each shift
• early access to new menus
• wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• national recognition as a wok star

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

be you be wagamama

wagamama is proudly part of the disability confident scheme.

*100% tips go to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant and are discretionary, not considered wages.