junior sous chef - Innovative Culinary Culture (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a leading culinary culture as a Junior Sous Chef in Doncaster. You'll lead your team in a vibrant kitchen, ensuring high food quality and safety standards. Enjoy flexible hours, weekly pay, and a range of benefits including free shift meals and a family-friendly policy. Be part of a company that celebrates individuality and offers a supportive environment for growth.

Benefits

Weekly pay + share of tips

Access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free shift food

50% off meals for friends and family

Family-friendly policy

Fresh uniform provided

New menu experiences

Recognition program

Pension and holiday benefits

Qualifications

• Developing leader focused on creating a positive environment.
• Understanding of food, health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage the line and plan shifts for proper coverage.
• Coach the team on food quality and standards.

Skills

Leadership

Food Safety

Team Management

Job description

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

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

doncaster, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

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Job Description:

junior sous chef | full time

Three decades of celebrating difference, we don’t conform, we celebrate individuality. Appreciating personality over perfection – we call it be you, be wagamama. With over 165 restaurants and growing across the UK + 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 who cares about creating a positive environment for our guests and team, with expertise in food quality and standards, leading, engaging, and inspiring your team.

If you...

• Are passionate about supporting your team and helping others excel while maintaining high standards
• Are ready to manage the line, plan shifts for proper coverage, and coach the team on the go
• Have an understanding of food, health and safety standards, and financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs
• Loved to celebrate success and recognize individual drivers

We’d love to hear from you

What’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 shift food – anything from our menu! Plus 50% off outside work for friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy (26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting individuals)
• Fresh, clean uniform provided for each shift
• Be among the first to experience our new menus
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
• Nationwide recognition as a wok star through our recognition program

Additional benefits include pension, holiday, training, cycle 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 left at guests' discretion; they are not considered wages.