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

JR United Kingdom; Dartford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a rapidly expanding restaurant chain as a Junior Sous Chef in Dartford, where your passion for food and leadership will shine. In this full-time role, you will lead a dynamic team, ensuring exceptional food quality and a positive dining experience. With a commitment to celebrating individuality, this innovative company offers a supportive environment that values your contributions. Enjoy perks like flexible hours, free meals, and a strong family policy. If you're ready to make a difference in a vibrant kitchen, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

Weekly pay + share of tips

Access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free shift meals

50% off meals outside work

26 weeks full pay for expectant individuals

Clean uniform provided

Early access to new menus

Recognition program

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting team members and maintaining high standards.
• Understanding of food, health, safety standards, and kitchen finances.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen line, plan shifts, and coach team members.
• Create a positive environment for guests and staff.

Skills

Food Safety Standards

Team Leadership

Stock Control

Kitchen Management

Education

Culinary Arts Degree

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

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

dartford, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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Job Description:

junior sous chef | full time

three decades of acting different, we don’t conform, we celebrate difference. appreciating personality over perfection – we call it be you, be wagamama. with over 165 restaurants and growing in the uk + ireland, we are looking for a junior sous chef to join us on our journey to nourish from bowl, to soul

the role |

as a junior sous chef, you’ll be a growing leader passionate about creating a positive environment for guests and teams, an expert in food quality + standards, with exceptional food knowledge, leading, engaging, and inspiring your team

if you...

• are passionate about supporting your team + helping others excel and maintain high standards
• are ready to manage the line, plan shifts for adequate coverage, and coach on the go
• understand food, health and safety standards, and the financial aspects of a kitchen including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs
• love celebrating success with your team and recognizing individual drives and needs

we’d love to hear from you

wok’s in it for you |

• weekly pay + share of the tips
• access up to 30% of earnings before payday with wagestream
• flexible hours to support side pursuits
• free shift meals from our menu + 50% off outside work to treat friends + family
• industry-leading family policy: 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting individuals
• fresh, clean uniform provided for each shift
• early access to new menus
• wagamama parties with VIP guests
• nationwide recognition as a wok star through our recognition program

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

be you be wagamama

wagamama proudly participates in the disability confident scheme.

*100% tips go to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant and are at guests' discretion; they are not considered wages.