junior sous chef - Innovative Culinary Culture (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading culinary establishment in Chelmsford is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to join their innovative team. The role involves managing kitchen operations, supporting team members, and ensuring high food quality standards. With a focus on individuality and diversity, the position offers flexible hours, weekly pay, and various employee benefits. This is an exciting opportunity for those looking to grow in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Weekly pay and tips

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free shift meals

50% discount outside of work

Family-friendly policies

Uniform provided

Opportunity to try new menus first

Recognition programs

Pension schemes

Qualifications

• Developing leader passionate about creating a positive environment.
• Expert in food quality and standards.

Responsibilities

• Support your team and help others excel while maintaining high standards.
• Manage the kitchen line, plan shifts, and coach team members.
• Ensure compliance with food, health, and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Food Quality Standards

Team Management

Job description

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Junior Sous Chef - Innovative Culinary Culture (Hiring Immediately), Chelmsford

Client: Wagamama

Location: Chelmsford

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, 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 our mission of nourishing both body and soul.

The Role:

As a Junior Sous Chef, you will be a developing leader who is passionate about creating a positive environment for our guests and team. You will be an expert in food quality and standards, using your knowledge to lead, engage, and inspire your team.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting your team and helping others excel while maintaining high standards
• Managing the kitchen line, planning shifts, and coaching team members
• Ensuring compliance with food, health, and safety standards, and understanding financial aspects such as gross profit, stock control, and labor costs
• Celebrating team successes and recognizing individual needs

What We Offer:

• Weekly pay and tips
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Flexible hours to support your side hustle
• Free shift meals and 50% discount outside of work
• Family-friendly policies including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Uniform provided for each shift
• Opportunity to try new menus first
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• Recognition programs such as being a nationwide "Wok Star"

Additional benefits include pension schemes, holiday, 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.

*100% of tips go to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant and are left at guests' discretion; they are not considered wages.