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

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a rapidly expanding restaurant chain in London, where individuality and diversity are celebrated. As a Junior Sous Chef, you will play a pivotal role in creating a positive kitchen environment while ensuring high food quality standards. This role offers a chance to lead and inspire a passionate team, manage kitchen operations, and contribute to an innovative dining experience. Enjoy flexible hours, competitive pay, and numerous perks, including free meals and industry-leading family-friendly policies. Join this vibrant team and embark on a fulfilling culinary journey!

Benefits

Weekly pay plus tips

Access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off for friends and family

26 weeks full pay for expectant parents

Fresh uniforms provided

New menu tastings

Recognition program

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting your team and maintaining high standards.
• Ready to manage the kitchen line, plan shifts, and coach your team.
• Understand food safety and financial aspects like gross profit.

Responsibilities

• Lead, engage, and inspire your team in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Ensure food safety and health standards are maintained.
• Celebrate team successes and recognize individual needs.

Skills

Food Quality Standards

Food Safety

Team Management

Stock Control

Labor Cost Management

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

Client: Wagamama

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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Yes

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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 be part of our journey 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.

If you...

• Are passionate about supporting your team and maintaining high standards
• Are ready to manage the kitchen line, plan shifts, and coach your team
• Understand food safety, health and safety standards, and financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs
• Love 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 your earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Flexible hours to support side projects
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work for friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay plus 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Fresh uniforms provided for each shift
• Be among the first to try our 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 scheme, discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

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