Rising Sous Chef (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Norwich; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Junior Sous Chef to join their vibrant team. This role emphasizes individuality and creativity, allowing you to lead and inspire others while maintaining high food quality and safety standards. You'll manage kitchen operations, plan shifts, and enjoy flexible hours that support your side hustle. With a focus on team success and recognition, this position offers a rewarding environment where your contributions will be celebrated. Join a company that values personality over perfection and enjoy a range of enticing perks, including free food on shift and discounts for friends and family.

Benefits

Weekly pay plus tips

Access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off meals outside work

Family-friendly policy

New uniforms provided

Early access to new menus

Recognition program

Pension schemes and discounts

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting your team and maintaining high standards.
• Expert in food quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage the kitchen line and plan shifts for proper coverage.
• Engage and inspire your team to excel in food preparation.

Skills

Food Quality Standards

Team Leadership

Food Knowledge

Health and Safety Standards

Financial Performance Management

Education

Culinary Arts Certification

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08.05.2025

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Junior Sous Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, with over 165 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, we celebrate individuality and diversity. We value personality over perfection — we call it "be you, be wagamama." We are seeking 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 developing leader who cares about creating a positive environment for guests and team members. You should be an expert in food quality and standards, with excellent food knowledge, leading, engaging, and inspiring your team.

If you...

• Are passionate about supporting your team and helping others excel while maintaining high standards
• Are ready to manage the line, plan shifts for proper coverage, and enjoy working with and coaching your team
• Understand your kitchen’s food, health, safety standards, and financial performance, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs
• Loved to celebrate success and recognize 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 food on shift — anything from our menu — plus 50% off outside work to treat friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy (26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents)
• New uniforms provided for each shift
• Early access to our new menus
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
• 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.

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