junior sous chef | full time at wagamama, we’re an eating house for the soul. with over 160 uk restaurants and growing, our purpose is to nourish the world from bowl to soul. inspired by fast-paced, japanese ramen bars since 1992. a celebration of asian food brought wagamama to life  we’re looking for ajunior sous chef to join us on our continuous journey of true nourishment    the role |  as a junior sous chef at wagamama, you’ll support the management team to oversee all aspects of our back of house operation the wagamama way. embodying our people promise + values through how youshow up at work, you'll be responsible for ensuring the quality of our food, managing inventory and various kitchen operations. you will support the management team to develop and grow the chef team, ensuring they are engaged, motivated and meeting wagamama standards. you'll be passionate aboutpeople and food, working to meet high standards as part of a talented and diverse team. so, if you're an aspiring kitchen leader or supervisor looking to develop their chef career this could be the role for you!   perks + quirks |  £14.25 per hour + £37 per week average tips* dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift  dedicated 4-week training programme  internal progression opportunities | fully funded apprenticeship programmes to support your growth  £14 - £25 of free food allowance on every shift   50% discount at wagamama + 30% off all other trg brands with family and friends  pension scheme + 28 days holiday  kintsugi wellness | access to councillors, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym + leisure    family friendly policy | any expectant person or anyone adopting a child will receive 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay  financial wellbeing support | access to loans repaid through your salary for those ‘strapped for cash’ moments in life     what we look for |  an individual who is ready to lead by example and help motivate your team  a strong communicator that has real conversations with consideration + careto build relationships with your team   ready to support ensuring your kitchen’s food, health and safety standards are spotless   aware of the financial performance of your kitchen  able to contribute to nurturing a culture of fun, encouraging everyone on your team to be the best they canbe  you care about creating an inclusive environment where your team feel respected + that they belong   a forward-thinking problem solver, able to think on your feet and make quick decisions as this role is based in an airport all successful applicants will need to apply for an airport pass(paid for by wagamama). as part of this process you'll be required to provide 5 years worth of continuous references and complete a dbs check. if we are unable to obtain a pass, we'll look for vacancies in nearby non airport restaurants    the wagamama way |  kaizen, meaning ‘good change’, is the philosophy that sits at the core of who we are. it shapes every dish we create and pushes us to find better ways in all we do. our food, how we think, how we work, it has to be fresh. committed to championing change in both our communities + the impact on the planet   three wholedecades of acting different, we don’t conform, we celebrate difference. appreciating personality over perfection. welcoming everyone and their unique story to our benches. we promise to have your back. working together to build close bonds of trust + support. creating safe spaces where we can havereal conversations with open hearts + open minds  all we ask is for you to dish up what makes you different   be you, be wagamama wagamama is proudly part of disability confident  *100% of tips go to our teams. average tips are based on back of house management positions across all our uk restaurants between 29/05/23 + 02/07/23. actual tips by restaurant will vary. tips are left solely at our guests discretion and are not considered as wages by the company nor are they guaranteed in any way