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

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

Job summary

Join a rapidly expanding restaurant chain as a Junior Sous Chef, where your passion for food quality and team development will shine. In this full-time role, you'll manage kitchen operations, ensuring high standards while fostering a positive environment for both guests and team members. Enjoy flexible hours, weekly pay, and a host of benefits including free meals and generous parental leave policies. This is your chance to be part of a vibrant team that celebrates individuality and diversity, making a real impact in the culinary world.

Benefits

Weekly pay and tips

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off meals outside work

Pension scheme

Holiday allowance

Training opportunities

Cycle to work scheme

Retail and leisure discounts

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting and developing team members.
• Understanding of food safety and kitchen financials.

Responsibilities

• Manage the kitchen line and plan shifts effectively.
• Lead and inspire the team while maintaining high standards.

Skills

Food Safety Standards

Team Management

Kitchen Financials

Food Quality Control

Job description

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

Client:

wagamama

Location:

Stevenage

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 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 of nourishing from bowl to soul.

The Role:

As a Junior Sous Chef, you will be a growing leader passionate about creating a positive environment for guests and team members, with a strong focus on food quality and standards. You will lead, engage, and inspire your team through your expertise and dedication.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about supporting and developing their team while maintaining high standards
• Is ready to manage the kitchen line, plan shifts, and coach team members
• Has an understanding of food safety, health standards, and kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs
• Loves celebrating team successes and recognizing individual needs

What We Offer:

• Weekly pay and tips
• 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 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 programs such as being a nationwide wok star

Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle to work 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; actual tips may vary and are at guest discretion. Tips are not considered wages.

Note: If you are not a passport holder of the country where the vacancy is located, you may need a work permit. Please check our blog for more information.

Application process: Do not provide bank or payment details. All applications should be submitted via the 'Apply now' button.

Created on 08/05/2025 by JR United Kingdom