junior sous chef - Innovative Culinary Culture (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain in Stockport is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to join their team. The role involves supporting team members, ensuring high food quality and safety standards, and managing kitchen operations. Wagamama values individuality and offers various benefits including weekly pay, flexible hours, and opportunities for growth. Join us in creating a positive dining experience!

Benefits

Weekly pay and tips sharing

Access to earnings via Wagestream

Flexible hours

Free shift meals and discounts

Paid parental leave

Uniform provided

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting your team and maintaining high standards.
• Ready to manage the line and plan shifts.

Responsibilities

• Support your team and maintain high standards.
• Manage the line, plan shifts, and coach team members.
• Ensure food safety and understand kitchen financials.

Skills

Food Safety Standards

Team Support

Kitchen Financials

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

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

stockport, 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, 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 of nourishing from bowl to soul.

The role |

As a junior sous chef, you will be a developing leader who cares 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, motivate, and inspire your team.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting your team and maintaining high standards
• Managing the line, planning shifts, and coaching team members
• Ensuring food safety, health, and safety standards, and understanding kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs
• Celebrating team successes and recognizing individual needs

We’d love to hear from you if you...

• Are passionate about supporting your team and maintaining high standards
• Are ready to manage the line and plan shifts
• Have knowledge of food safety standards and kitchen financials
• Enjoy celebrating success and recognizing individual contributions

Wagamama offers:

• Weekly pay and tips sharing
• Access to earnings via Wagestream
• Flexible hours
• Free shift meals and discounts for outside of work
• Family-friendly policies including paid parental leave
• Uniform provided
• Opportunities to experience new menus and participate in events

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

Be you, be wagamama

Wagamama is proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*All tips go directly to our team members. Tips are discretionary and vary by restaurant. Tips are not considered wages.