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

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to join its rapidly expanding restaurant chain. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead a passionate team, ensuring exceptional food quality and a positive environment for both guests and staff. With flexible hours, weekly pay, and generous employee benefits, including free meals and a family-friendly policy, this position is perfect for culinary enthusiasts eager to grow their careers. Join a vibrant team that celebrates individuality and fosters professional development in a dynamic kitchen setting.

Benefits

Weekly Pay

Access to Earnings Before Payday

Flexible Hours

Free Food on Shift

50% Discount Outside of Work

Family-Friendly Policy

Clean Uniform Provided

Brand-New Menu Experiences

National Recognition Programme

Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Passionate about food quality and team support.
• Understanding of kitchen financial performance and standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire kitchen team while maintaining high food standards.
• Manage kitchen shifts and ensure proper coverage.

Skills

Food Quality Standards

Team Leadership

Food Safety Standards

Shift Management

Education

Culinary Arts Certification

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junior sous chef - Rapidly expanding restaurant chain (Hiring Immediately), leeds, west yorkshire

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

leeds, west yorkshire, 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 whole 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 continuous journey to nourish us all from bowl, to soul

the role |

as a junior sous chef, you’ll be a growing leader who cares passionately about creating a positive place for our guests + our teams, a true expert in food quality + standards, with exceptional food knowledge, who uses this to lead, engage + inspire the team around you

if you...

• are passionate about supporting your team + helping others be the best they can be and maintaining high standards
• are ready to manage the line, planning shifts to make sure we have the right cover + love working with the team, coaching on the go
• have an understanding of your kitchen’s food, health and safety standards, understanding financial performance of a kitchen including gross profit, stock control + labour costs
• love to celebrate success with your team, recognising what drives individuals and their 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 your earnings before pay day with wagestream
• flexible hours to support your side hustle
• free food on shift – yes anything from our menu! plus 50% outside of work to treat your friends + family
• an industry leading family friendly policy (any expectant person or anyone adopting a child will receive 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay)
• fresh clean uniform provided by us for each shift
• be the first to experience our brand-new menus
• wagamama parties throughout the year with vip guests
• be known nationwide as a wok star – our national recognition programme

in addition to this, we offer the usual such as, pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle to work scheme, retail + leisure discounts, discounted gym memberships + long service awards

be you be wagamama

wagamama is proudly part of disability confident

*100% of tips go to our teams. actual tips by restaurant will vary. tips are left solely at our guests discretion and are not considered as wages by the company