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

JR United Kingdom; Reading; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a rapidly expanding restaurant chain as a Junior Sous Chef, where individuality and diversity are celebrated. In this full-time role, you will be a developing leader, passionate about creating a positive kitchen environment. With responsibilities ranging from managing kitchen operations to ensuring high food quality standards, you will inspire your team while enjoying perks like weekly pay, flexible hours, and generous discounts. This is an exciting opportunity to grow in a vibrant culinary setting and contribute to a mission that nourishes both body and soul.

Benefits

Weekly pay and tips sharing

Access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free shift meals

50% discount outside work

26 weeks full pay for expectant parents

Uniform provided

Wagamama parties

Recognition program

Pension and holiday benefits

Qualifications

• Passionate about maintaining high kitchen standards and supporting team members.
• Knowledgeable in food safety and kitchen financial management.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen line, plan shifts, and coach team members.
• Lead by example in food quality and standards.

Skills

Food Safety Standards

Kitchen Management

Team Leadership

Stock Control

Health and Safety Standards

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

reading, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

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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 across the UK and Ireland, we are seeking a junior sous chef to join our team and contribute to our mission of 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 prepared to manage the kitchen line, plan shifts, and coach team members
• Understand food safety, health and safety standards, and have knowledge of kitchen financials including profit, stock control, and labour costs
• Enjoy celebrating team successes and recognizing individual drives and needs

We’d love to hear from you

Wok’s in it for you |

• Weekly pay and tips sharing
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with wagestream
• Flexible hours to support side pursuits
• Free shift meals from our menu and 50% discount outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Uniform provided for each shift
• Opportunity to try new menus first
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our recognition program

Additional benefits include pension, holiday, training, cycle scheme, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the disability confident scheme.

*Tips are 100% for the team; amounts vary by restaurant. Tips are discretionary and not considered wages.