junior sous chef

wagamama; Dundrum; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bi-weekly pay

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

Cycle to work

Uniform provided

New menus first

Team events

Wok Star program

Job summary

wagamama in Dundrum, Ireland is hiring a junior sous chef to lead by example on the kitchen line, ensuring top food quality and standards while guiding the team.

You will plan shifts, support your crew, manage health and safety, and help control costs. An energetic, guest‑focused mindset and readiness to coach others are essential.

Join our busy, vibrant team and enjoy benefits like bi‑weekly pay, free food on shift, flexible hours, and access to wagamama wellness programs.

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment.
• Passion for high standards and guest satisfaction.
• Willingness to coach and support a junior team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the line and plan shifts to ensure proper cover.
• Maintain food quality and kitchen standards.
• Support and develop team members to deliver great guest experiences.

Skills

Team leadership

Food quality standards

Kitchen management

Health & safety

Stock control

Job description

junior sous chef | full time

three whole decades of acting different, we don't conform, we celebrate difference. appreciating personality over perfection - we call it be you, be wagamama. with over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a junior sous chef to join us on our continuous journey to nourish us all from bowl, to soul

the role |

as a junior sous chef, you'll be a growing leader who cares passionately about creating a positive place for our guests + our teams, a true expert in food quality + standards, with exceptional food knowledge, who uses this to lead, engage + inspire the team around you

if you...

• are passionate about supporting your team + helping others be the best they can be and maintaining high standards
• are ready to manage the line, planning shifts to make sure we have the right cover + love working with the team, coaching on the go
• have an understanding of your kitchen's food, health and safety standards, understanding financial performance of a kitchen including gross profit, stock control + labour costs
• love to celebrate success with your team, recognising what drives individuals and their needs

we'd love to hear from you

woks in it for you |

• bi-weekly pay + share of the tips
• flexible hours to support your side hustle
• free food on shift - yes anything from our menu! plus 50% outside of work to treat your friends + family
• kintsugi wellness | access to cycle to work scheme, discounted gym + leisure
• fresh clean uniform provided by us for each shift
• be the first to experience our brand-new menus
• wagamama parties throughout the year with vip guests
• be known as a wok star - our national programme

be you be wagamama

• 100% of tips go to our teams. actual tips by restaurant will vary. tips are left solely at our guests discretion and are not considered as wages by the company