junior sous chef - Innovative Culinary Culture (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain is seeking a Junior Sous Chef in Portsmouth. The role involves managing kitchen operations, ensuring food quality, and leading a passionate team. Benefits include weekly pay, flexible hours, and opportunities for recognition.

Benefits

Weekly pay and tips

Access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

Family-friendly policies

Uniform provided

Opportunity to try new menus

Recognition as a nationwide wok star

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage the kitchen line and plan shifts.
• Coach and inspire the team.

Skills

Food Quality

Team Leadership

Food Safety Standards

Job description

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

Client: Wagamama

Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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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 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 should be an expert in food quality and standards, with exceptional food knowledge, leading, engaging, and inspiring your team.

If you...

• Are passionate about supporting your team and maintaining high standards
• Are ready to manage the kitchen line, plan shifts, and coach your team
• Understand food, health and safety standards, and have knowledge of financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs
• Love celebrating team successes and recognizing individual needs

We’d love to hear from you

Benefits |

• Weekly pay and tips
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Flexible hours to support side pursuits
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work
• Family-friendly policies including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Uniform provided for each shift
• Opportunity to try new menus first
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star

Additional benefits include pension, holiday, 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 at guests' discretion; they are not considered wages.