junior sous chef - Innovative Culinary Culture (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant as a Junior Sous Chef in Reading. You'll lead a team to maintain high food quality and standards while enjoying benefits like flexible hours, free meals, and family-friendly policies. Be part of a vibrant culinary culture.

Benefits

Weekly pay and tips

Access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free shift meals

50% off meals outside work

Family-friendly policies

Uniform provided

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting team and maintaining high standards.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, food safety, and health standards.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Food Safety

Team Management

High Standards

Job description

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

Client:

wagamama

Location:

reading, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

5

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 seeking 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 who is 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 line, plan shifts, and coach team members
• has an understanding of food safety, health and safety standards, and kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs
• loves celebrating success and recognizing individual needs

What’s in it for you:

• weekly pay and tips
• access up to 30% of earnings before pay day with Wagestream
• flexible hours to support side interests
• free shift meals from our menu and 50% off outside of work
• industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay plus 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• uniform provided for each shift
• early access to new menus
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• nationwide recognition as a wok star through our recognition programme

Additional benefits include pension, holiday, training, cycle to work, 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 at guests' discretion. Tips are not considered wages.