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

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to join their rapidly expanding restaurant chain. This role is perfect for individuals passionate about culinary excellence and team leadership. You'll create a positive environment while ensuring high food quality and safety standards. Enjoy flexible hours, weekly pay plus tips, and a range of additional benefits including free meals and a generous family policy. If you're ready to make a difference in a dynamic kitchen, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

Weekly pay plus tips

Access to earnings before payday

Free food on shift

50% off for friends and family

26 weeks full pay for expectant individuals

New uniforms provided

First to try new menus

Recognition program

Pension

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting team and maintaining high standards.
• Knowledge of kitchen food and health standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen line and plan shifts for proper coverage.
• Lead and inspire kitchen team with exceptional food knowledge.

Skills

Food Quality Standards

Kitchen Management

Health and Safety Standards

Coaching and Mentoring

Education

Culinary Arts Certification

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

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

col-narrow-left

Client:

wagamama

Location:

maidstone, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

-

EU work permit required:

Yes

col-narrow-right

Job Views:

3

Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

col-wide

Job Description:

junior sous chef | full time

Three 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 journey to nourish from bowl to soul.

The role |

As a junior sous chef, you’ll be a growing leader who cares about creating a positive environment for guests and teams, an expert in food quality and standards, with exceptional food knowledge to lead, engage, and inspire your team.

If you...

• are passionate about supporting your team and helping others excel, maintaining high standards
• are ready to manage the line, plan shifts for proper coverage, and enjoy coaching on the go
• understand kitchen food, health and safety standards, and have knowledge of financial performance including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs
• love celebrating success and recognizing individual drivers and needs

We’d love to hear from you

Wok’s in it for you |

• Weekly pay plus tips share
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Flexible hours supporting side pursuits
• Free food on shift from our menu, plus 50% off outside work for friends and family
• Industry-leading family policy: 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting individuals
• New uniforms provided for each shift
• First to try new menus
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our recognition program

Additional benefits include pension, holiday, training, cycle-to-work, discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*Tips are 100% for our teams; amounts vary by restaurant and are left at guests' discretion, not considered wages.