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

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a rapidly expanding restaurant chain, where individuality and diversity are celebrated. As a Junior Sous Chef, you will lead a passionate team, ensuring high food quality and safety standards while creating a positive environment for both guests and staff. Enjoy flexible hours, competitive pay, and numerous perks including free meals and family-friendly policies. Join a dynamic team that values your contributions and recognizes your efforts, making every shift rewarding and enjoyable.

Benefits

Weekly pay and share of tips

Access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free shift meals

50% off meals outside of work

Family-friendly policies

Fresh uniform provided

Opportunity to try new menus

Wagamama parties

Pension schemes

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting and developing team members.
• Understanding of food safety and kitchen financials.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen line and plan shifts effectively.
• Inspire and engage team members in food quality.

Skills

Team Management

Food Safety Standards

Kitchen Financials

Food Quality Control

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

Client: Wagamama

Location: Hemel Hempstead, 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 are looking for a Junior Sous Chef to join our team and contribute to our mission of nourishing from bowl to 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, inspiring and engaging your team.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about supporting and developing their team while maintaining high standards
• Is ready to manage the kitchen line, plan shifts, and coach team members
• Has an understanding of food safety, health and safety standards, and kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs
• Loves celebrating team successes and recognizing individual drives and needs

What We Offer:

• Weekly pay and a share of tips (tips vary by restaurant and are at guest discretion)
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream
• Flexible hours to support side pursuits
• Free shift meals from our menu and 50% off outside of 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 try new menus first
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
• Recognition as a nationwide 'Wok Star' through our recognition program

Additional benefits include pension schemes, holiday allowances, 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.

*All tips are given at guest discretion and go directly to our team members.