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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.
wok’s in it for you | ● 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 ● an industry leading family friendly policy (any expectant person or anyone adopting a child will receive 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay) ● 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 nationwide as a wok star – our national recognition programme
in addition to this, we offer the usual such as, pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle to work scheme, retail + leisure discounts, discounted gym memberships + long service awards.
be you be wagamama.
wagamama is proudly part of disability confident.
*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.
wagamama means naughty child + just like our name, we pride ourselves in being a workplace for those who dare to be different. those who’ve have taken the road less travelled. that zig where others zag we’re a safe sanctuary, free from judgment, where we lean in + have real conversations that challenge us to learn + grow. bursting into life in 1992, wagamama was, + still is, inspired by fast-paced japanese ramen bars that set out to create nourishing flavours of asia to all this purpose still stands today | to nourish yourself + to nourish others. because both sides matter to us. your development + the impact you have on others so if you believe in positive eating, in positive living + you’re ready to do something truly revolutionary, then come join us + be you. be wagamama
