Rising Sous Chef (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Maidstone; 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 Maidstone. This role offers the opportunity to lead and inspire a talented kitchen team, ensuring high food quality and safety standards. With a commitment to individuality and diversity, the company provides an engaging environment where you can thrive. Enjoy a range of benefits including flexible hours, free meals, and a family-friendly policy that supports expectant parents. If you're ready to take the next step in your culinary career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Weekly pay and share of tips

Access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off meals outside work

Family-friendly policy

Fresh uniform provided

Wagamama parties

Recognition program

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting team and maintaining high standards.
• Good understanding of food safety and financial aspects.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen line and plan shifts effectively.
• Lead, motivate, and inspire the kitchen team.

Skills

Food Quality Standards

Team Leadership

Food Safety Standards

Stock Control

Labor Cost Management

Job description

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Rising Sous Chef (Hiring Immediately), Maidstone

Client:

wagamama

Location:

Maidstone, 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 individuality and diversity, valuing personality over perfection. With over 165 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, we are seeking 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 who is passionate about creating a positive environment for our guests and team. You will be an expert in food quality and standards, using your knowledge to lead, motivate, 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 love working with and coaching your team
• Have a good understanding of food, health and safety standards, and financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs
• Enjoy celebrating success and recognizing individual drives and needs

We’d love to hear from you

What’s in it for you |

• Weekly pay and share of tips
• Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Flexible hours to support your side hustle
• Free food on shift from our menu, and 50% off outside work to treat friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy: 26 weeks full pay plus 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Fresh, clean uniform provided for each shift
• First to experience our new menus
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
• Opportunity to be recognized nationwide as a 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 and are at guest discretion; they are not considered wages by the company.