junior sous chef - Innovative Culinary Culture (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a leading culinary culture as a Junior Sous Chef at Wagamama in Chesterfield. You will lead a passionate team, ensuring high food quality and safety standards while enjoying a range of benefits including flexible hours and weekly pay. This role celebrates individuality and diversity, offering a supportive environment for both guests and team members.

Benefits

Weekly pay and share of tips

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free shift meals

50% off meals outside work

26 weeks full pay for expectant parents

Fresh uniform for each shift

First to try new menus

Nationwide recognition as a wok star

Pension schemes and holiday

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting the team and maintaining high standards.
• Understanding of food, health and safety standards, and financial aspects.

Responsibilities

• Manage the line and plan shifts for proper coverage.
• Engage and inspire the team while ensuring food quality.

Skills

Leadership

Food Quality

Health and Safety Standards

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

Client: wagamama

Location: chesterfield, United Kingdom

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 us on our journey to nourish from bowl to soul.

The role |

As a junior sous chef, you'll be a developing leader passionate about creating a positive environment for guests and team members, with expertise in food quality and standards, leading, engaging, and inspiring your team.

If you...

• Are passionate about supporting your team and maintaining high standards
• Are ready to manage the line and plan shifts to ensure proper coverage, coaching on the go
• Understand food, health and safety 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

What’s in it for you |

• Weekly pay and share of tips
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Flexible hours supporting your side hustle
• Free shift meals from our menu and 50% off outside work to treat friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy: 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Fresh uniform for each shift
• First to try new menus
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• Nationwide recognition as a wok star through our program

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle schemes, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

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