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

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

Job summary

Join a rapidly expanding restaurant chain as a Junior Sous Chef, where individuality and diversity are celebrated. This role offers the chance to lead a passionate kitchen team, ensuring high food quality and safety standards while creating a positive environment. Enjoy flexible hours, weekly pay, and generous discounts on food. With a commitment to family-friendly policies and employee recognition, this is an exciting opportunity to grow your culinary career in a supportive and dynamic setting.

Benefits

Weekly pay and share of tips

Access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off outside of work

26 weeks full pay for parents

Fresh uniform provided

Opportunity to try new menus

Wagamama parties and events

Pension and holiday benefits

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting your team and maintaining high standards.
• Ready to manage the kitchen line and coach team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team to ensure food quality and standards.
• Manage shifts and celebrate team successes.

Skills

Food Safety Standards

Kitchen Management

Team Leadership

Stock Control

Financial Aspects Management

Education

Culinary Arts Certification

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

Client: Wagamama

Location: Colchester, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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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're looking for a Junior Sous Chef to join our team and help us nourish both body and soul.

The Role |

As a Junior Sous Chef, you'll be a developing leader passionate about creating a positive environment for guests and team members. You'll 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
• Understand food safety, health standards, and financial aspects like 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 earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Flexible hours to support side pursuits
• Free food on shift 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 uniform provided for each shift
• Opportunity to try new menus first
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• Nationwide recognition as a Wok Star

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

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*Tips are 100% for our team members; actual tips vary by restaurant and are at guests' discretion, not considered wages.