junior sous chef - Innovative Culinary Culture (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a leading culinary team as a Junior Sous Chef at Wagamama in Stevenage. This full-time role requires a passionate leader who can maintain high standards and support team success. Enjoy flexible hours, weekly pay, and a range of benefits including free meals and recognition programs.

Benefits

Weekly pay and share of tips

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free shift meals and 50% off outside work

Family-friendly policies

Fresh uniform provided

Opportunity to try new menus first

Recognition programme

Pension scheme

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting your team and maintaining high standards.
• Ready to manage the line, plan shifts, and coach on the go.
• Understand food, health and safety standards, and financial aspects.

Responsibilities

• Lead, engage, and inspire your team in a culinary environment.
• Manage the line and ensure food quality and standards.
• Celebrate team success and recognize individual needs.

Skills

Food Quality

Team Leadership

Health and Safety Standards

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Junior Sous Chef - Innovative Culinary Culture (Hiring Immediately), Stevenage

Client: Wagamama

Location: Stevenage

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 seeking a Junior Sous Chef to join us on 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 will be an expert in food quality and standards, using your knowledge to lead, engage, and inspire your team.

If you...

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

We’d love to hear from you

What’s in it for you |

• Weekly pay and share of tips
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Flexible hours to support side projects
• Free shift meals from our menu and 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies (26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents)
• Fresh, clean uniform provided for each shift
• Opportunity to try our new menus first
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• Nationwide recognition as a wok star through our recognition programme

Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle to work scheme, 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 left at guests' discretion; they are not considered wages.