Rising Sous Chef (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to join their dynamic team. This role offers the chance to lead a passionate kitchen brigade while ensuring high food quality and safety standards. With a commitment to celebrating individual drives and successes, this position provides a supportive environment for professional growth. Enjoy benefits like flexible hours, free meals, and a family-friendly policy that offers generous parental leave. If you are ready to inspire and engage a team while creating memorable dining experiences, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Weekly pay and share of tips

Access to earnings before payday

Free food on shift

50% off food outside of work

26 weeks full pay for expectant parents

Fresh uniform provided

New menu tastings

Recognition program

Pension scheme

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Passionate about maintaining high standards and supporting the team.
• Understanding of food safety and financial aspects.

Responsibilities

• Manage the kitchen line and plan shifts effectively.
• Lead and inspire the team to maintain food quality.

Skills

Food Quality Standards

Health and Safety Standards

Team Management

Stock Control

Labour Cost Management

Education

Culinary Arts Certification

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Rising Sous Chef (Hiring Immediately), Telford

Client: wagamama

Location: Telford, 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 seeking a Junior Sous Chef to join our team and contribute to nourishing both body and 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 be an expert in food quality and standards, using your knowledge to lead, engage, 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 your team on the go
• Have an understanding of food, health and safety standards, and financial aspects such as gross profit, stock control, and labour costs
• Loves 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
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Flexible hours to support your side hustle
• Free food on shift from our menu, plus 50% outside of work for friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy: 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Fresh, clean uniform provided for each shift
• Be the first to try our new menus
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our recognition program

Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle-to-work scheme, 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.