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

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

Job summary

Join a rapidly expanding restaurant chain as a Junior Sous Chef, where you will lead a passionate team in creating exceptional dining experiences. This role offers the chance to develop your culinary skills while supporting team growth and maintaining high food quality standards. Enjoy flexible hours, weekly pay, and a range of industry-leading benefits, including family-friendly policies and recognition programs. Be part of a vibrant community that celebrates individuality and diversity, and contribute to nourishing guests and the local community.

Benefits

Weekly pay and tips sharing

Access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free on-shift food

50% off outside work

Family-friendly policies

Uniform provided

Opportunity to try new menus

Recognition programs

Pension and holidays

Qualifications

• Passionate about creating a positive kitchen environment.
• Expert in food quality and standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen line and plan shifts effectively.
• Coach team members and maintain high standards.

Skills

Food Safety Standards

Team Management

Kitchen Financials

Shift Planning

Education

Culinary Arts Certification

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

Client: wagamama

Location: Stockport, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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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 nourishing our guests and community.

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 an expert in food quality and standards, leading and inspiring your team.

We are looking for someone who:

• Supports team development and maintains high standards
• Can manage the kitchen line, plan shifts, and coach team members
• Understands food safety, health and safety standards, and kitchen financials including profit, stock, and labor costs
• Celebrates team successes and recognizes individual needs

Wagamama Offers:

• Weekly pay and tips sharing
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream
• Flexible hours to support side activities
• Free on-shift food and 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Uniform provided for each shift
• Opportunity to try new menus first
• Wagamama parties and VIP events
• Recognition programs like 'Wok Star'

Additional benefits include pension, holidays, training, cycle schemes, discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be You, Be Wagamama:

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*Tips are at guests' discretion and are not considered wages; 100% go to team members, varying by restaurant.