junior sous chef - Innovative Culinary Culture (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading culinary establishment in Sheffield is seeking a junior sous chef to join their innovative team. The role involves creating a positive kitchen environment, managing shifts, and ensuring high food quality standards. With a focus on teamwork, the position offers flexible hours and numerous benefits, including weekly pay, tips sharing, and family-friendly policies.

Benefits

Weekly pay and tips sharing

Access to 30% of earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free shift meals and 50% off outside work

Family-friendly policies

New uniforms provided

Early access to new menus

Recognition program

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Creating a positive environment for guests and team members.
• Leading, engaging, and inspiring the team.

Skills

Food Quality

Team Leadership

Food Knowledge

Health and Safety Standards

Job description

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

sheffield, south yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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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 be part of our journey 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 strong food knowledge, leading, engaging, and inspiring your team.

If you...

• are passionate about supporting your team and maintaining high standards
• are prepared to manage the line, plan shifts, and coach on the go
• understand kitchen food, health and safety standards, and financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labour costs
• love celebrating success and recognizing individual needs

We’d love to hear from you

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 interests
• Free shift meals from our menu and 50% off outside of work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting individuals
• New uniforms provided for each shift
• Early access to new menus
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our recognition program

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.

*Tips are 100% for our teams; actual tips vary by restaurant and are at guests' discretion, not considered wages.