junior sous chef - Innovative Culinary Culture (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a leading culinary team as a Junior Sous Chef at Wagamama in High Wycombe. This full-time role emphasizes leadership, food quality, and team engagement. Enjoy flexible hours, weekly pay, and a variety of benefits including discounts and recognition events.

Benefits

Weekly pay and tips sharing

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free shift meal and 50% discount

Paid parental leave

Uniform provided

Opportunity to try new menus

Recognition as a nationwide wok star

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting your team and maintaining high standards.
• Knowledge of kitchen financials including gross profit and stock control.

Responsibilities

• Manage the line, plan shifts, and coach team members.
• Lead, engage, and inspire your team.

Skills

Food Safety

Team Leadership

Coaching

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

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

high wycombe, 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

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, with a strong focus on food quality and standards. You will use your food knowledge to lead, engage, and inspire your team.

Requirements |

• Passionate about supporting your team and maintaining high standards
• Willing to manage the line, plan shifts, and coach team members
• Knowledge of food safety, health, safety standards, and understanding of kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs
• Ability to celebrate team successes and recognize individual needs

Benefits |

• Weekly pay and tips sharing
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Flexible hours to support side projects
• Free shift meal and 50% discount outside of work
• Family-friendly policies including paid parental leave
• Uniform provided for each shift
• Opportunity to try new menus first
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star

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

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of Disability Confident.

*Tips are 100% for the team; amounts vary by restaurant and are discretionary.