junior sous chef - Innovative Culinary Culture (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading culinary establishment in Edinburgh is seeking a junior sous chef to join their team. The role focuses on fostering a positive environment while ensuring high food quality and safety standards. Ideal candidates are passionate leaders eager to support their team and manage kitchen operations effectively. Enjoy flexible hours, weekly pay, and a range of benefits including free meals and recognition programs.

Benefits

Weekly pay + share of tips

Access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off food outside work

Family-friendly policy

Uniform provided

Early access to new menus

Recognition program

Pension scheme

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead, engage, and inspire the kitchen team.
• Maintain food quality and standards.
• Plan shifts and manage kitchen operations.

Skills

Food Quality

Team Management

Health and Safety Standards

Kitchen Financials

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

Client: wagamama

Location: edinburgh, 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 our guests 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 staff. 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, health and safety standards, and have knowledge of kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs
• love celebrating success and recognizing individual needs

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 your side hustle
• free food on shift from our menu and 50% outside work
• industry-leading family-friendly policy (26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting individuals)
• uniform provided for each shift
• early access to new menus
• wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• nationwide recognition as a 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 guest discretion; tips are not considered wages.