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

JR United Kingdom; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a rapidly expanding restaurant chain as a Junior Sous Chef in Newcastle-upon-Tyne! This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead a passionate team while ensuring food quality and safety standards are met. Enjoy flexible hours, weekly pay, and a range of benefits including free meals on shift and discounts. Be part of a vibrant culture that celebrates individuality and teamwork. If you're ready to take the next step in your culinary career and make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Weekly pay and share of tips

Access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off outside of work

Family-friendly policy

Uniform provided

Opportunity to experience new menus

Pension

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting your team and maintaining high standards.
• Ready to manage the line and plan shifts for optimal coverage.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for guests and teams.
• Lead, engage, and inspire your team.

Skills

Food Quality Standards

Team Management

Health and Safety Standards

Financial Performance Understanding

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Junior Sous Chef - Rapidly Expanding Restaurant Chain (Hiring Immediately), Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear

Client:

Wagamama

Location:

Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU Work Permit Required:

Yes

Job Views:

3

Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

Job Description:

Junior Sous Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, we celebrate difference and value personality over perfection — we call it be you, be Wagamama. With over 165 restaurants across the UK and 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 will be a growing leader passionate about creating a positive environment for our guests and teams. You will be an expert in food quality and standards, using your knowledge to lead, engage, and inspire your team.

Requirements

• Passionate about supporting your team and maintaining high standards
• Ready to manage the line and plan shifts for optimal coverage
• Understanding of food, health and safety standards, and financial performance including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs
• Loves to celebrate success and recognize individual drives and needs

What We Offer

• Weekly pay and share of tips (tips vary by restaurant, all tips go directly to the team)
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Flexible hours to support your side hustle
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside of work
• Family-friendly policy: 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Uniform provided for each shift
• Opportunity to experience new menus and participate in Wagamama parties and recognition programs
• Additional benefits: pension, holiday, training, cycle scheme, discounts, gym memberships, long service awards

Be You, Be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.