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

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

Job summary

An established industry player in the culinary world is seeking a junior sous chef to join their vibrant team in Coventry. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead a kitchen team, ensuring food quality and safety while fostering a positive and inclusive environment. With a focus on supporting team success and individual recognition, you will be instrumental in creating memorable dining experiences. Enjoy flexible hours, competitive pay, and a range of benefits including free meals and discounts. This is your chance to shine in a dynamic culinary setting and grow your career in a thriving environment.

Benefits

Weekly pay plus tips

Access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off outside of work

Family-friendly policies

Fresh uniform for each shift

Early access to new menus

Wagamama parties

Nationwide recognition

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting team and maintaining high standards.
• Expert in food quality, health, and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen line, plan shifts, and coach team members.
• Lead, engage, and inspire the team to achieve high standards.

Skills

Team Management

Food Quality Standards

Health and Safety Standards

Financial Knowledge

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

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

Coventry, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

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

We celebrate diversity and individuality at wagamama. With over 165 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, we are seeking a junior sous chef to join our team and contribute to 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, leading, engaging, and inspiring your team.

We are looking for someone who:

• is passionate about supporting their team and maintaining high standards
• is ready to manage the kitchen line, plan shifts, and coach team members
• understands food, health and safety standards, and has knowledge of financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs
• enjoys celebrating team successes and recognizing individual needs

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• are passionate about supporting your team and maintaining high standards
• are ready to manage the kitchen line, plan shifts, and coach team members
• understand food, health and safety standards, and have financial knowledge
• enjoy celebrating team successes and recognizing individual needs

What’s in it for you:

• weekly pay plus tips sharing
• access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with wagestream
• flexible hours to support your side hustle
• free food on shift and 50% off outside of work
• industry-leading family-friendly policies
• fresh uniform for each shift
• early access to new menus
• wagamama parties with VIP guests
• nationwide recognition as a 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.

*All tips go directly to our team members. Tips vary by restaurant and are at guests' discretion; they are not considered wages.