junior sous chef - Innovative Culinary Culture (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Northampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading culinary team as a Junior Sous Chef at Wagamama in Northampton. This role offers the opportunity to lead a dynamic kitchen environment, ensuring high food quality and team engagement. Enjoy flexible hours, weekly pay, and various benefits including free meals and recognition programs. Be part of a diverse team that celebrates individuality and culinary excellence.

Benefits

Weekly pay and tips sharing

Access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free shift meals

50% off meals outside work

Paid parental leave

Uniform provided

Experience new menus first

Wagamama parties and events

Pension schemes and discounts

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting team and maintaining high standards.
• Understanding of food safety and financial aspects.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen line, plan shifts, and coach team members.
• Lead and inspire team while maintaining food quality standards.

Skills

Food Safety

Team Leadership

Financial Performance

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

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Client:

Wagamama

Location:

Northampton, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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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 looking for a Junior Sous Chef to join our team and contribute to our mission to 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.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about supporting their team and maintaining high standards
• Is ready to manage the kitchen line, plan shifts, and coach team members
• Has an understanding of food safety, health standards, and financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labour costs
• Loves celebrating team successes and recognizing individual needs

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Are passionate about supporting your team and maintaining high standards
• Are ready to manage the kitchen line, plan shifts, and coach team members
• Have knowledge of food safety, health and safety standards, and financial performance
• Enjoy celebrating success and recognizing individual achievements

What’s in it for you |

• Weekly pay and tips sharing
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Flexible hours to support side activities
• Free shift meals from our menu and 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including paid parental leave
• Uniform provided for each shift
• Opportunity to experience our new menus first
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star

Additional benefits include pension schemes, holiday leave, training, cycle 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 left at guests' discretion. Tips are not considered wages.