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

JR United Kingdom; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a junior sous chef to join their vibrant team in High Wycombe. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead a passionate kitchen team while ensuring high food quality and safety standards. With a focus on diversity and individuality, the company values personality over perfection. You'll enjoy flexible hours, weekly pay, and a variety of perks including free meals and generous parental leave policies. If you're eager to inspire others and celebrate team successes, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Weekly pay plus tips

Access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free shift meals

50% off meals outside work

26 weeks full pay for parents

Fresh uniform provided

Experience new menus first

Wagamama parties

Recognition program

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting team and maintaining high standards.
• Understanding of food, health, safety standards, and financial aspects.

Responsibilities

• Manage the kitchen line, plan shifts, and coach team members.
• Create a positive environment for guests and team members.

Skills

Food quality standards

Team management

Food safety standards

Financial management

Education

Culinary training

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

high wycombe, 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

At Wagamama, we celebrate diversity and individuality. We value personality over perfection — be yourself, 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 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, using your knowledge to lead, engage, and inspire your team.

If you...

• Are passionate about supporting your team and helping others excel while maintaining high standards
• Are ready to manage the kitchen line, plan shifts, and coach team members on the go
• Have an understanding of food, health, safety standards, and financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, 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 a share of tips
• Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Flexible hours to support your side hustle
• Free shift meals from our menu, plus 50% off outside work to treat friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Fresh, clean uniform provided for each shift
• Opportunity to experience our new menus first
• Wagamama parties throughout the year with VIP guests
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our recognition program

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle-to-work schemes, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

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