junior sous chef - Innovative Culinary Culture (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Preston; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant group in Preston is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to join their dynamic team. This full-time role involves supporting and inspiring your team, maintaining high food quality standards, and managing kitchen operations. With a focus on individuality and diversity, the company offers a range of benefits including weekly pay, flexible hours, and opportunities for professional growth. Join a culture that celebrates success and recognizes individual contributions.

Benefits

Weekly pay and tips sharing

Access to up to 30% of earnings before payday

Flexible hours for side pursuits

Free shift meals and 50% off outside work

Family-friendly policies

Uniform provided

Opportunity to try new menus first

Wagamama parties and VIP guest events

National recognition as a wok star

Pension schemes and discounts

Qualifications

• Passionate about team support and maintaining high standards.
• Knowledge of kitchen standards and financial performance.

Responsibilities

• Managing the line, planning shifts, and coaching team members.
• Understanding food, health, and safety standards.

Skills

Team Support

Kitchen Standards

Financial Performance

Job description

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

preston, lancashire, 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

At Wagamama, with over 165 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, we celebrate individuality and diversity. We believe in appreciating personality over perfection — we call it be you, be wagamama. We are seeking a junior sous chef to join our team and contribute to our mission of nourishing 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, maintaining high standards in food quality, and inspiring your team through your expertise and engagement.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting your team and helping others reach their potential while upholding high standards
• Managing the line, planning shifts, and coaching team members on the go
• Understanding food, health, and safety standards, along with financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labour costs
• Celebrating team successes and recognizing individual drives and needs

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Are passionate about team support and maintaining high standards
• Are ready to manage shifts and coach team members
• Have knowledge of kitchen standards and financial performance
• Enjoy celebrating success and recognizing individual contributions

Benefits:

• Weekly pay and tips sharing
• Access to up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream
• Flexible hours for side pursuits
• Free shift meals from our menu and 50% off outside work
• Family-friendly policies including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Uniform provided for each shift
• Opportunity to try new menus first
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• National recognition as a wok star

Additional benefits include pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle schemes, discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the disability confident scheme.

*All tips are given at guests' discretion and are not considered wages. 100% of tips go to team members; amounts vary by restaurant.