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

JR United Kingdom; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a rapidly expanding restaurant chain seeking a Junior Sous Chef. This role emphasizes individuality and teamwork, where you will be instrumental in creating a positive environment for both guests and staff. You will manage kitchen operations, ensuring high standards of food quality and safety while coaching your team to success. With flexible hours, generous benefits, and a vibrant workplace culture, this position is perfect for those passionate about culinary excellence and team collaboration. Join a company that values diversity and offers a platform to shine!

Benefits

Weekly pay and share of tips

Access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free food during shifts

50% off food outside work

Family-friendly policies

Uniform provided

Training opportunities

Gym memberships

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting your team and maintaining high standards.
• Knowledgeable about food safety and kitchen financials.

Responsibilities

• Manage the kitchen line and plan shifts effectively.
• Lead and inspire the team to maintain food quality standards.

Skills

Food Safety Standards

Team Management

Kitchen Financials

Customer Service

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

Client: Wagamama

Location: Cheltenham

Job Category: Other

EU Work Permit Required: Yes

Job Views: 3

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 seeking a Junior Sous Chef to join our team and contribute to nourishing our guests and community.

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.

Ideal Candidate:

• Passionate about supporting your team and maintaining high standards
• Willing to manage the kitchen line, plan shifts, and coach team members
• Knowledgeable about food safety, health and safety standards, and kitchen financials such as gross profit, stock control, and labor costs
• Enjoy celebrating team successes and recognizing individual needs

What We Offer:

• Weekly pay and share of tips
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Flexible hours to support side pursuits
• Free food during shifts and 50% off outside work to treat friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Uniform provided for each shift
• Opportunity to experience new menus first
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• National recognition as a 'Wok Star'

Additional benefits include pension schemes, holiday leave, training, cycle-to-work schemes, 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.