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

JR United Kingdom; Guildford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Junior Sous Chef in a rapidly expanding restaurant chain. This role is perfect for individuals who are passionate about food quality and team leadership. Join a dynamic environment that values diversity and individuality, where you can inspire your team while maintaining high standards. Enjoy flexible hours, competitive pay, and a range of benefits including free meals and discounts. This is a chance to be part of an innovative culinary team dedicated to nourishing both body and soul. If you’re ready to take the next step in your culinary career, this is the place for you.

Benefits

Weekly pay and tips sharing

Flexible hours

Free shift meals

50% off meals outside of work

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Recognition programs

Long service awards

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Team Management

Food Safety Standards

Kitchen Financials

High Standards Maintenance

Job description

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

Client: Wagamama

Location: Guildford, United Kingdom

Job Category: Work Abroad, Other

EU Work Permit Required: Yes

Job Views: 3

Posted: 08.05.2025

Expiry Date: 22.06.2025

Job Description

Join our team as a Junior Sous Chef in our dynamic and growing restaurant chain. We celebrate individuality and value personality over perfection, embracing diversity and difference. With over 165 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, we aim to nourish 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.

Ideal Candidate

• Passionate about supporting your team and maintaining high standards
• Ready to manage the line, plan shifts, and coach team members
• Knowledgeable about food safety, health and safety standards, and kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs

Benefits

• Weekly pay and tips sharing
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Flexible hours to support side pursuits
• Free shift meals and 50% off outside of work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies
• Uniform provided for each shift
• Opportunities to experience new menus and participate in company events
• Recognition programs and nationwide exposure

Additional benefits include pension schemes, holiday, 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.

*Tips are distributed entirely to our teams and vary by restaurant. Tips are discretionary and not considered wages.

Note: If you do not hold a passport for the country of the vacancy, you may need a work permit. Please refer to our blog for more information.

All applications should be submitted via the 'Apply now' button. Do not provide bank or payment details during application.

Created on 08/05/2025 by JR United Kingdom