junior sous chef - Innovative Culinary Culture (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a leading culinary team as a Junior Sous Chef at Wagamama in Wolverhampton. Embrace individuality and diversity while managing a passionate team. Enjoy flexible hours, weekly pay, and a range of benefits including free meals and industry-leading parental leave.

Benefits

Weekly pay and tips

Flexible hours

Free shift meals

50% off meals outside work

26 weeks full pay for expectant parents

Pension

Holiday

Training

Cycle scheme

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting your team and maintaining high standards.
• Understanding of food, health and safety standards, and financial aspects.

Responsibilities

• Manage the line, plan shifts, and coach the team.
• Lead, engage, and inspire your team.

Skills

Food Quality

Team Leadership

Health and Safety Standards

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

Client: Wagamama

Location: Wolverhampton

Job Category: Other

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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 looking for a Junior Sous Chef to join our team on our journey to nourish both body and 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, 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 the team on the go
• Have an understanding of food, health and safety standards, and financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs
• Love to celebrate success and recognize individual needs

We’d love to hear from you

What’s in it for you |

• Weekly pay and tips
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Flexible hours to support side pursuits
• Free shift meals from our menu and 50% off outside of work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy with 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Fresh, clean uniform provided for each shift
• Be the first to try our new menus
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• Nationwide recognition as a 'Wok Star'

Additional benefits include pension, holiday, training, cycle scheme, 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, not considered wages.