junior sous chef - Rapidly expanding restaurant chain (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a rapidly expanding restaurant chain as a Junior Sous Chef, where you will lead a dynamic team dedicated to delivering exceptional food quality and service. This role offers the chance to develop your leadership skills in a vibrant environment that values individuality and diversity. With flexible hours, competitive pay, and a range of exciting perks, including free meals and a family-friendly policy, this position is perfect for those looking to grow in the culinary world. Be part of a company that celebrates your contributions and recognizes your achievements!

Benefits

Weekly pay and share of tips

Access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off food outside of work

Family-friendly policy

Clean uniform provided

Experience new menus first

Recognition program

Pension schemes

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting team and maintaining high standards.
• Understanding of food health and safety standards.
• Ability to manage kitchen line and coach team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the kitchen team while maintaining food quality.
• Manage kitchen line and plan shifts effectively.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Food Quality Standards

Team Management

Food Health and Safety Standards

Kitchen Financials

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Junior Sous Chef - Rapidly Expanding Restaurant Chain (Hiring Immediately), Birmingham

Client: Wagamama

Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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 and contribute to nourishing 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 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 kitchen line, plan shifts, and coach team members
• Have an understanding of food, health and safety standards, and kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs
• Love celebrating team successes 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 your earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Flexible hours to support your side hustle
• Free food on shift from our menu, plus 50% off outside of work
• An industry-leading family-friendly policy (26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adoptive parents)
• Fresh, clean uniform provided for each shift
• Opportunity to experience our new menus first
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our recognition program

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday, 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.