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

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

Job summary

Join a vibrant and rapidly expanding restaurant chain as a junior sous chef, where individuality is celebrated. This role offers the chance to lead a team in a positive environment, ensuring food quality and safety while managing kitchen operations. Enjoy flexible hours, weekly pay, and a range of perks, including free meals and discounts. Be part of a company that values personality over perfection and offers a supportive workplace culture. If you are passionate about cooking and team success, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Weekly pay plus tips

Access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free shift meals

50% off meals outside work

Family-friendly policies

Fresh uniform provided

Opportunity to try new menus

Recognition program

Pension schemes

Qualifications

• Passionate about food quality and team support.
• Understanding of health and safety standards.
• Experience in managing kitchen operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen line and plan shifts effectively.
• Coach team members to maintain high standards.
• Lead and inspire the kitchen team.

Skills

Food Quality Standards

Team Management

Food Safety Standards

Stock Control

Labor Cost Management

Education

Culinary Arts Certification

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

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

Gloucester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

3

Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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Job Description:

junior sous chef | full time

We are a vibrant and growing restaurant chain celebrating diversity and individuality. We value personality over perfection – be yourself, be wagamama. With over 165 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, we are looking for a junior sous chef to join us on our journey to nourish both body and soul.

The role |

As a junior sous chef, you will be a developing leader who cares 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
• Understand food safety, health and safety standards, and financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs
• Enjoy celebrating team successes and recognizing individual needs

We’d love to hear from you

What’s in it for you |

• Weekly pay plus tips
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Flexible hours to support your side hustle
• Free shift meals from our menu and 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies (26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents)
• Fresh, clean uniform provided for each shift
• Opportunity to experience our new menus first
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our recognition program

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday leave, 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 left at guests' discretion; they are not considered wages.