Rising Sous Chef (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative restaurant chain is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to join their vibrant team. This role offers the opportunity to lead and inspire a passionate kitchen team while ensuring the highest food quality standards. With a focus on creating a positive dining experience, you'll manage shifts, coach your team, and celebrate successes together. Enjoy weekly pay, flexible hours, and fantastic perks like free meals and discounts. Join a company that values individuality and fosters a family-friendly environment, making every day rewarding and exciting.

Benefits

Weekly pay and tips

Access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% discount outside of work

Family-friendly policies

Uniform provided

First to try new menus

Wagamama parties

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Passionate about food quality and team leadership.
• Understanding of health and safety standards is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team and maintain high food quality standards.
• Manage shifts and coach team members effectively.

Skills

Food Quality Standards

Team Leadership

Health and Safety Standards

Stock Control

Labour Cost Management

Education

Culinary Diploma

Job description

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Rising Sous Chef (Hiring Immediately), Hemel Hempstead

Client: wagamama

Location: Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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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. 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. You will be an expert 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 the team
• Understand food, health and safety standards, and financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labour costs
• Love celebrating success and recognizing individual needs

We’d love to hear from you

What’s in it for you |

• Weekly pay and 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 policies
• Uniform provided for each shift
• First to try new menus
• Wagamama parties and VIP guests
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star

Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle to work, discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of Disability Confident.

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