junior sous chef - Innovative Culinary Culture (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a leading culinary team as a Junior Sous Chef at a popular restaurant in Hemel Hempstead. You'll play a key role in managing the kitchen, ensuring high standards of food quality, and supporting your team in a vibrant environment. Enjoy flexible hours, weekly pay, and various benefits including free meals and discounts. Be part of a company that values personality and team success.

Benefits

Weekly pay and share of tips

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off for friends and family

Paid leave for expectant or adopting parents

Uniform provided

Participation in recognition program

Pension schemes

Discounts and gym memberships

Qualifications

• Knowledge of food safety and health standards.
• Ability to manage the line and coach the team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the kitchen team.
• Maintain high food quality and standards.

Skills

Food Safety

Team Management

Food Quality

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

Client: wagamama

Location: hemel hempstead, 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 difference and value personality over perfection. With over 165 restaurants in the UK and Ireland, we are seeking a junior sous chef to join our team and contribute to nourishing both the body and soul.

The role:

As a junior sous chef, you will be a developing leader who cares about creating a positive environment for guests and team members, with a strong focus on food quality and standards. You will lead, engage, and inspire your team using your food knowledge.

If you...

• are passionate about supporting your team and maintaining high standards
• are ready to manage the line, plan shifts, and coach your team
• have knowledge of food safety, health standards, and understand financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labour costs
• enjoy celebrating team successes and recognizing individual needs

We’d love to hear from you:

What’s in it for you:

• Weekly pay and share of tips
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Flexible hours to support side projects
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work for friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including paid leave for expectant or adopting parents
• Uniform provided for each shift
• Opportunity to try new menus first
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• Participation in our national recognition program as a wok star

Additional benefits include pension schemes, holiday allowance, training, cycle-to-work schemes, discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of Disability Confident.

*100% of tips go to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant and are at guests' discretion; tips are not considered wages.