Rising Sous Chef (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a vibrant culinary team as a Junior Sous Chef at a leading restaurant chain, where individuality and diversity are celebrated. This full-time position offers the opportunity to develop your leadership skills while creating a positive environment for both guests and team members. You will manage kitchen operations, maintain high standards, and ensure food safety. Enjoy flexible hours, weekly pay, and a share of tips, along with a range of benefits including a family-friendly policy and access to exclusive events. If you are passionate about food and teamwork, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Weekly Pay

Access to Earnings Before Payday

Flexible Hours

Free Shift Food

50% Off Outside Work

Family-Friendly Policy

Uniform Provided

Early Access to New Menus

Recognition Program

Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting the team and maintaining high standards.
• Understanding of food safety and kitchen financials.

Responsibilities

• Manage the line, plan shifts, and coach team members.
• Uphold high standards and inspire the team.

Skills

Food Safety Knowledge

Team Management

Kitchen Financials

High Standards Maintenance

Education

Culinary Degree

Job description

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Rising Sous Chef (Hiring Immediately), Guildford

Client: Wagamama

Location: Guildford, 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 our team 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. You will have excellent food knowledge, uphold high standards, and inspire 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 safety, health standards, and kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs
• Love celebrating success and recognizing individual drives

We’d love to hear from you

What’s in it for you |

• Weekly pay and share of tips (tips vary by restaurant and are at guest discretion)
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream
• Flexible hours to support side pursuits
• Free shift food from our menu and 50% outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy with 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Uniform provided each shift
• Early access to new menus
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our recognition program

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 at guest discretion and are not considered wages; 100% go to the team.