Rising Sous Chef (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Junior Sous Chef to join their vibrant team in Edinburgh. This role offers the chance to lead a kitchen while ensuring food quality and safety standards are met. You will be responsible for managing shifts, coaching team members, and celebrating successes. Enjoy flexible hours, weekly pay, and a variety of perks including free meals and discounts. If you are ready to inspire and develop your culinary team in a supportive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Weekly pay and tips sharing

Access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free shift meals

50% off meals outside work

Family-friendly policies

Uniform provided

First to try new menu items

Recognition program

Pension schemes

Qualifications

• Passionate about food quality and team development.
• Understanding of kitchen financials and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen line and plan shifts effectively.
• Lead and inspire team members to maintain high standards.

Skills

Food safety standards

Team management

Kitchen financials

Food quality standards

Education

Culinary qualification

Job description

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Rising Sous Chef (Hiring Immediately), Edinburgh

Client: wagamama

Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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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 us and contribute to our mission to nourish from bowl to 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, with a strong focus on food quality and standards. You will use your food knowledge to lead, engage, and inspire your team.

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 and safety standards, and kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs
• Loves celebrating team successes and recognizing individual needs

What’s in it for you:

• Weekly pay and tips sharing
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with wagestream
• Flexible hours to support side activities
• Free shift meals from our menu 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
• First to try new menu items
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• 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.

*Tips are 100% for our teams; actual tips vary by restaurant and are at guest discretion. Tips are not considered wages.