junior sous chef - Innovative Culinary Culture (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Crawley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain in Crawley is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to join their dynamic team. This role involves leading a kitchen team, ensuring food quality, and maintaining high standards. Enjoy flexible hours, weekly pay plus tips, and a range of benefits including free meals and a supportive family policy. Join a company that values individuality and diversity.

Benefits

Weekly pay plus tips

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off outside work for friends and family

26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for parents

Fresh uniform provided

Opportunity to experience new menus first

Recognition program

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting your team and maintaining high standards.
• Ready to manage the line, plan shifts, and coach your team.

Responsibilities

• Lead, engage, and inspire your team in a positive environment.
• Understand kitchen food, health and safety standards.

Skills

Food Quality

Team Leadership

Health and Safety Standards

Stock Control

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junior sous chef - Innovative Culinary Culture (Hiring Immediately), Crawley, West Sussex

Client: Wagamama

Location: Crawley, West Sussex, 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 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.

If you...

• Are passionate about supporting your team and maintaining high standards
• Are ready to manage the line, plan shifts, and coach your team on the go
• Understand kitchen food, health and safety standards, and have knowledge of financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labour costs
• Love celebrating success and recognizing individual drivers and needs

We’d love to hear from you

What’s in it for you |

• Weekly pay plus tips
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Flexible hours to support your side hustle
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work for friends and family
• Industry-leading family policy: 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Fresh uniform provided for each shift
• Opportunity to experience new menus first
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our recognition program

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle to work, 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.