junior sous chef - Innovative Culinary Culture (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading culinary establishment is seeking a junior sous chef to join their vibrant team in Gloucester. The role focuses on supporting team dynamics, ensuring food quality, and managing kitchen operations. Ideal candidates will have a passion for culinary excellence and team leadership. Benefits include weekly pay, flexible hours, and various perks to support work-life balance.

Benefits

Weekly pay and tips

Access to earnings before payday via Wagestream

Flexible hours

Free shift meals and 50% discount

Family-friendly policies

Uniform provided

Early access to new menus

Recognition programs

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Passionate about team support and high standards.
• Ready to manage shifts and coach team members.

Responsibilities

• Support your team and help others excel while maintaining high standards.
• Manage the kitchen line, planning shifts, and coaching team members.
• Understand food safety and manage kitchen financials.

Skills

Food Safety

Team Support

Kitchen Financial Management

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

Client: wagamama

Location: gloucester, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

Job Description:

junior sous chef | full time

At Wagamama, with over 165 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, we celebrate individuality and diversity. We value personality over perfection—be you, be Wagamama. We are seeking a junior sous chef to join our team and contribute to nourishing our guests and community.

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.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting your team and helping others excel while maintaining high standards
• Managing the kitchen line, planning shifts, and coaching team members
• Understanding food safety, health and safety standards, and managing kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs
• Celebrating team successes and recognizing individual needs

We'd love to hear from you if you:

• Are passionate about team support and high standards
• Are ready to manage shifts and coach team members
• Have knowledge of food safety and kitchen financial management
• Enjoy celebrating team achievements and recognizing individual contributions

Benefits include:

• Weekly pay and tips
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream
• Flexible hours to support side pursuits
• Free shift meals and 50% discount outside of work
• Family-friendly policies, including paid leave for expectant or adopting parents
• Uniform provided for each shift
• Early access to new menus
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• Recognition programs at the national level

Additional benefits include pension schemes, holiday entitlement, training, cycle-to-work schemes, 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.