junior sous chef - Innovative Culinary Culture (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a leading culinary team as a Junior Sous Chef at Wagamama in Telford. You'll lead kitchen operations, ensuring high standards and food safety while inspiring your team. Enjoy flexible hours, weekly pay, and various perks including free food and discounts.

Benefits

Weekly pay and share of tips

Access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off outside work

Pension schemes

Holiday leave

Training

Cycle-to-work schemes

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Passionate about team support and high standards.
• Knowledgeable in food safety and kitchen financials.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen operations and plan shifts effectively.
• Lead and inspire the team while maintaining food quality.

Skills

Team Support

Food Safety

Health and Safety

Kitchen Financials

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

Client: Wagamama

Location: Telford, United Kingdom

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 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 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 and plan shifts effectively
• Understands food safety, health and safety standards, and has knowledge of kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs
• Loves celebrating team successes and recognizing individual drives and needs

We’d love to hear from you if you...

• Are passionate about team support and high standards
• Are prepared to manage kitchen operations and coaching
• Have knowledge of food safety, health and safety, and kitchen financials

What’s in it for you |

• Weekly pay and share of tips
• Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Flexible hours to support your side hustle
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies
• Uniform provided for each shift
• Opportunity to experience new menus first
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday leave, training, cycle-to-work schemes, 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.