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

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits in a rapidly expanding restaurant chain seeking a junior sous chef. This role offers a chance to develop your leadership skills while ensuring high food quality and standards. You'll be part of a vibrant team that celebrates individuality and diversity. Enjoy flexible hours, weekly pay, and a range of perks including free meals during shifts and discounts for your family and friends. Join a company that values your contributions and offers industry-leading family policies. If you are passionate about culinary excellence and team support, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Weekly pay + share of tips

Access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free food during shifts

50% off meals outside work

26 weeks full pay for parents

Fresh uniform provided

Try new menus first

Recognition program

Pension schemes and discounts

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting your team and maintaining high standards.
• Ready to manage the line and coach your team.

Responsibilities

• Lead, engage, and inspire your team in a positive environment.
• Manage shifts and ensure food quality and standards.

Skills

Food Safety Standards

Team Management

Stock Control

Health and Safety Standards

Education

Culinary Arts Certification

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

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

Portsmouth, Hampshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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

At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. With over 165 restaurants in the UK and Ireland, we are seeking a junior sous chef to join our team and contribute to nourishing 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 line, plan shifts, and coach your team
• understand food safety, health and safety standards, and financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labour costs
• love celebrating success and recognizing individual drives

We’d love to hear from you

What’s in it for you |

• Weekly pay + share of tips
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Flexible hours supporting your side hustle
• Free food during shifts – anything from our menu! Plus 50% off outside work to treat friends and family
• Industry-leading family policy: 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Fresh uniform provided for each shift
• Be the first to try new menus
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• Nationwide recognition as a wok star through our recognition program

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle-to-work schemes, discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*100% of tips go to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant and are at guest discretion; they are not considered wages.