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Assistant Culinary Leader (Hiring Immediately), reading
Client: wagamama
Location: Reading, 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 individuality and diversity. With over 165 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, we are looking for a junior sous chef to join our team and contribute to nourishing our community through great food and positive experiences.
The Role:
As a junior sous chef, you will be a developing leader committed to creating a welcoming environment for guests and team members. You will be an expert in food quality and standards, using your knowledge to lead, motivate, and inspire your team.
We are looking for someone who:
* Is passionate about supporting team development and maintaining high standards
* Enjoys managing the kitchen line, planning shifts, and coaching team members
* Has understanding of food safety, health and safety standards, and kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs
* Loves celebrating team successes and recognizing individual needs
What We Offer:
* Weekly pay and tips
* Access up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream
* Flexible hours to support side projects
* Free shift meals from our menu and 50% off outside work
* Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
* Uniform provided for each shift
* Opportunities to try new menus and participate in exclusive events
* Recognition programs such as Wagamama parties and nationwide recognition as a wok star
Additional benefits include pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle schemes, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.
Be You, Be Wagamama
Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.
*Tips are 100% for our teams and vary by restaurant. Tips are voluntary and not considered wages.
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