Innovative Sous Chef (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; London (WV); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative restaurant chain is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to join their vibrant team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead a dedicated kitchen team while ensuring the highest food quality and safety standards. With flexible hours and a supportive environment, you will be instrumental in creating memorable dining experiences. Enjoy perks like free meals, generous parental leave, and a chance to showcase your culinary skills. If you're passionate about food and teamwork, this position is perfect for you!

Benefits

Weekly pay and share of tips

30% of earnings access before payday

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off food outside work

26 weeks full pay for parents

Fresh uniform provided

Opportunity to try new menus first

Recognition program

Pension schemes and holidays

Qualifications

• Passionate about maintaining high standards in the kitchen.
• Strong knowledge of food quality and health standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the kitchen team while managing food quality.
• Plan shifts and coach team members on best practices.

Skills

Food Quality Management

Health and Safety Standards

Team Leadership

Stock Control

Financial Performance Knowledge

Job description

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

West London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

10.05.2025

Expiry Date:

24.06.2025

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Job Description:

Junior Sous Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, we celebrate difference and individuality. With over 165 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, we are looking for a Junior Sous Chef to join our team on our journey to nourish from bowl to soul.

The role |

As a Junior Sous Chef, you will be a growing leader passionate about creating a positive environment for guests and team members, with a strong focus on food quality and standards. You will lead, engage, and inspire your team using your excellent food knowledge.

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
• understand kitchen food, health and safety standards, and have knowledge of financial performance including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs
• love 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 with 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Fresh, clean uniform provided for each shift
• Opportunity to experience our new menus first
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our recognition programme

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holidays, 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 team members. Tips vary by restaurant and are left at guests’ discretion, not considered wages.