junior sous chef - Innovative Culinary Culture (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a leading culinary team as a Junior Sous Chef in Ipswich, where you will lead a vibrant kitchen environment focused on food quality and team success. Enjoy flexible hours, weekly pay, and a range of benefits including free meals and a family-friendly policy.

Benefits

Weekly pay plus tips

Access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off outside work

26 weeks full pay for expectant parents

Pension schemes

Holiday

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Exceptional food knowledge to lead and inspire the team.
• Understanding of kitchen financials including gross profit and stock control.

Responsibilities

• Manage the line, plan shifts, and coach your team.
• Create a positive environment for guests and team members.

Skills

Food Knowledge

Team Management

Health and Safety Standards

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

Client: Wagamama

Location: Ipswich

Job Category: Other

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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 — we call it be you, be wagamama. With over 165 restaurants across the UK and 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 will be a growing leader who cares about creating a positive environment for guests and team members, with a strong focus on food quality and standards. You should have exceptional food knowledge to lead, engage, and inspire your team.

If you...

• Are passionate about supporting your team and maintaining high standards
• Are ready to manage the line, plan shifts, and coach your team on the go
• Understand food, health and safety standards, and have knowledge of kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs
• Loved to celebrate team successes and recognize individual needs

We’d love to hear from you

What’s in it for you |

• Weekly pay plus tips
• Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Flexible hours to support your side hustle
• Free food on shift — anything from our menu! Plus 50% off outside work to treat friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy: 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Fresh, clean uniform provided for each shift
• Opportunity to experience our new menus first
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our recognition programme

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, 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% of tips go to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant and are at guest discretion; they are not considered wages.