Rising Sous Chef (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant and inclusive team as a Junior Sous Chef at an established restaurant chain. This role offers the chance to lead a passionate kitchen team, ensuring high food quality and safety standards while creating a welcoming environment for guests. Enjoy flexible hours, competitive pay, and a range of benefits including free meals, discounts, and recognition programs. Be part of a company that values individuality and diversity, and take your culinary career to the next level with exciting opportunities for growth and development.

Benefits

Weekly pay and tips share

Flexible hours

Free shift meals

50% off meals outside work

Pension scheme

Holiday allowance

Training opportunities

Cycle-to-work scheme

Gym memberships

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting team and maintaining high standards.
• Knowledgeable in food safety and financial performance.

Responsibilities

• Manage the kitchen line, plan shifts, and coach team members.
• Ensure food quality and standards are met.

Skills

Food Safety Standards

Team Leadership

Kitchen Management

Stock Control

Financial Performance Knowledge

Education

Culinary Arts Certification

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08.05.2025

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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 us on our journey to nourish 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.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about supporting their team and maintaining high standards
• Is ready to manage the kitchen line, plan shifts, and coach team members
• Understands food safety, health and safety standards, and has knowledge of financial performance including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs
• Loves celebrating team success and recognizing individual needs

What’s in it for you:

• Weekly pay and tips share
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Flexible hours to support side activities
• Free shift meals from our menu and 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including paid leave for expectant or adopting parents
• Fresh uniform for each shift
• Early access to new menus
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our recognition program

Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle-to-work scheme, 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 guests' discretion; they are not considered wages.