junior sous chef - Innovative Culinary Culture (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a leading culinary culture as a junior sous chef at Wagamama in Luton. You will lead a team, maintain high food quality standards, and create a positive environment. Enjoy flexible hours, weekly pay, and various perks including free meals and a family-friendly policy.

Benefits

Weekly pay + share of tips

Access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off outside work

Family-friendly policy

Uniform provided

New menu trials

Recognition programme

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting team and maintaining high standards.
• Knowledge of financial performance including gross profit and stock control.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Food Quality Standards

Health and Safety Standards

Job description

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

luton, bedfordshire, 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

We are celebrating diversity and individuality at Wagamama. 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 the body and soul.

The role |

As a junior sous chef, you will be a developing leader who is passionate about creating a positive environment for our guests and team. You will be an expert in food quality and standards, using your 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
• understand food, health, safety standards, and have knowledge of financial performance including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs
• love to celebrate success and recognize individual drivers and needs

We’d love to hear from you

What’s in it for you |

• weekly pay + share of tips
• access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with Wagestream
• flexible hours to support your side hustle
• free food on shift and 50% off outside work
• industry-leading family-friendly policy (26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents)
• uniform provided for each shift
• be the first to try our new menus
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• nationwide recognition as a wok star through our recognition programme

Additional benefits include pension scheme, 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 left at guests' discretion; tips are not considered wages.