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

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

Job summary

Join a rapidly expanding restaurant chain as a Junior Sous Chef, where you'll lead a dynamic kitchen team dedicated to delivering exceptional dining experiences. This role offers a unique opportunity to grow as a leader while maintaining high food quality standards. Enjoy flexible hours, competitive pay, and a range of benefits including free meals, discounts, and family-friendly policies. If you're passionate about food and teamwork, this is the perfect opportunity to thrive in a vibrant culinary environment.

Benefits

Weekly Pay Plus Tips

30% Earnings Access Before Payday

Free Shift Food

50% Off Outside of Work

Family-Friendly Policies

Fresh Uniform Provided

Opportunity to Try New Menus

Recognition Programs

Pension Schemes

Gym Memberships

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting the team and maintaining high standards.
• Knowledge of food safety and kitchen financials.

Responsibilities

• Manage the kitchen line and plan shifts.
• Lead and inspire the kitchen team.

Skills

Food Safety Knowledge

Kitchen Management

Team Leadership

Financial Understanding (Profit, Stock, Labor Costs)

Education

Culinary Arts Certification

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

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

Slough, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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3

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 looking for a Junior Sous Chef to join our team and contribute to our mission to nourish from bowl to soul.

The role |

As a Junior Sous Chef, you'll be a developing leader passionate about creating a positive environment for guests and team members. You will be a food quality expert, leading, engaging, and inspiring 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
• Have knowledge of food safety, health standards, and understand kitchen financials including profit, stock, 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 your side hustle
• Free shift food from our menu and 50% off outside of work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies (26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents)
• Fresh uniform provided for each shift
• Opportunity to try new menus first
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our recognition program

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

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of Disability Confident.

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