junior sous chef - Innovative Culinary Culture (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a leading culinary team as a Junior Sous Chef at Wagamama in Guildford. You'll lead a passionate team, ensuring high food quality and safety standards while creating a positive work environment. Enjoy benefits like weekly pay, flexible hours, and industry-leading family-friendly policies. Be part of a diverse and innovative culture that values individuality.

Benefits

Weekly pay and tips sharing

Access to earnings before payday via Wagestream

Flexible hours

Free shift meals

50% off meals outside work

26 weeks full pay for expectant or adopting parents

New uniforms provided

Participation in company events

Pension and holiday benefits

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting team development and maintaining high standards.
• Prepared to manage kitchen line and coach team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead, engage, and inspire the team.
• Plan shifts and manage kitchen operations.

Skills

Team Development

Food Safety Standards

Financial Knowledge

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Junior Sous Chef - Innovative Culinary Culture (Hiring Immediately), Guildford

Client: Wagamama

Location: Guildford, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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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 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, with strong expertise in food quality and standards. You will lead, engage, and inspire your team.

Ideal candidates will:

• Be passionate about supporting team development and maintaining high standards
• Be prepared to manage the kitchen line, plan shifts, and coach team members
• Understand food safety, health and safety standards, and have knowledge of financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labour costs
• Enjoy celebrating team successes and recognizing individual needs

Benefits:

• Weekly pay and tips sharing
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream
• Flexible hours to support side activities
• Free shift meals from our menu and 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay for expectant or adopting parents
• New uniforms provided for each shift
• Opportunity to experience new menus first
• Participation in Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• Recognition through our nationwide Wok Star program

Additional benefits include pension, 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% tips go to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant and are at guests' discretion; they are not considered wages.