junior sous chef - Thriving in a Diverse and Inclusive Culture (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Brighton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant and inclusive team as a junior sous chef at a leading restaurant chain. This role offers the chance to grow your leadership skills while ensuring high food quality and safety standards. You'll manage kitchen operations, inspire your team, and enjoy flexible hours along with generous perks like free meals and family-friendly policies. Be part of a company that values individuality and celebrates success, making a positive impact on both guests and team members.

Benefits

Weekly pay + share of tips

Access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off food outside of work

26 weeks full pay for expectant parents

Uniform provided

New menu trials

Recognition programs

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Passionate about creating a positive environment for guests and team members.
• Expertise in food quality, health, and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage the line, plan shifts, and coach team members.
• Support team and maintain high standards in food preparation.

Skills

Food Quality Standards

Team Leadership

Health and Safety Standards

Stock Control

Labor Cost Management

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junior sous chef - Thriving in a Diverse and Inclusive Culture (Hiring Immediately), Brighton

Client: wagamama

Location: Brighton, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

Job Description:

junior sous chef | full time

At Wagamama, we celebrate differences and value personality over perfection — we call it "be you, be Wagamama." With over 165 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, we are looking for a junior sous chef to join us on our journey to nourish 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 expertise in food quality and standards, leading, engaging, and inspiring your team.

If you:

• Are passionate about supporting your team and maintaining high standards
• Are ready to manage the line, plan shifts, and coach on the go
• Understand food, health, safety standards, and financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs
• Loved 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 to support your side hustle
• Free food on shift and 50% outside of work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy: 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Uniform provided for each shift
• Be the first to try new menus
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star

Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle to work, 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 our teams and vary by restaurant; they are at guests' discretion and not considered wages.