junior sous chef - Innovative Culinary Culture (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading culinary team as a Junior Sous Chef at Wagamama in Milton Keynes. This full-time role offers a vibrant work environment where you'll lead a passionate team, ensuring high food quality and safety standards while enjoying flexible hours and generous perks.

Benefits

Weekly pay and share of tips

Access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off for friends and family

26 weeks full pay for expectant parents

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting team and maintaining high standards.
• Ready to manage the line, plan shifts, and coach team.

Responsibilities

• Lead, engage, and inspire kitchen team.
• Manage kitchen financials like gross profit and stock control.

Skills

Leadership

Food Quality Standards

Health and Safety Standards

Job description

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

Client:

wagamama

Location:

Milton Keynes

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

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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 help us nourish from bowl to 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. 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, and safety standards, as well as kitchen financials like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs
• Love celebrating team success 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 your side hustle
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside of work for friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy: 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Fresh uniform provided for each shift
• Opportunity to experience new menus first
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our recognition program

We also offer pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle-to-work schemes, 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 discretionary, not considered wages.