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Assistant Culinary Leader (Hiring Immediately), Luton, Bedfordshire
Client: Wagamama
Location: Luton, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views:
3
Posted:
08.05.2025
Expiry Date:
22.06.2025
Job Description:
Junior Sous Chef | Full Time
At Wagamama, we celebrate difference and value personality over perfection. With over 165 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, we are looking for a Junior Sous Chef to join our team and help us nourish from bowl to soul.
The Role:
As a Junior Sous Chef, you will be a developing leader who cares about creating a positive environment for guests and team members. You should be an expert in food quality and standards, with excellent food knowledge, using these to lead, engage, and inspire your team.
Responsibilities include:
* Supporting your team and helping others achieve their best while maintaining high standards
* Managing the kitchen line, planning shifts to ensure proper coverage, and coaching team members on the go
* Understanding food, health, and safety standards, as well as financial aspects of the kitchen such as gross profit, stock control, and labor costs
* Celebrating team successes and recognizing individual drives and needs
We’d love to hear from you if you:
* Are passionate about supporting your team and maintaining high standards
* Are ready to manage the kitchen line and plan shifts effectively
* Have knowledge of food safety, health standards, and kitchen financials
* Enjoy celebrating success and recognizing individual contributions
What’s in it for you:
* Weekly pay and share of tips (100% tips go to the team)
* Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
* Flexible hours to support side projects
* Free shift meals from our menu and 50% off outside of work
* Industry-leading family-friendly policy: 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
* Fresh uniform provided for each shift
* First access to new menus
* Wagamama parties with VIP guests
* 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 Disability Confident.
*Tips are at guests' discretion and vary by restaurant; they are not considered wages.
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