junior sous chef

wagamama; Brierley Hill; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Biweekly pay & tips

Friends & family discount 50%

Free meals on shift

Earned wage access (Wagestream)

Parental pay support: 26 weeks full, ɪ

Job summary

wagamama is seeking a junior sous chef to support leading shifts and the kitchen team, ensuring every bowl is made to order and presented with pride. You’ll work with the management team to keep a vibrant, high-performing kitchen.

You’ll coach and develop your team, plan shifts for proper coverage, and apply a Kaizen mindset to find small, continuous improvements. Focus on food safety, cost awareness, and collaboration across the kitchen.

Qualifications

• Experience in fast-paced kitchen environments is beneficial.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team in a high-pressure setting.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with management to run a vibrant and high-performing kitchen.
• Ensure food quality and kitchen vibes stay sky-high.
• Support and coach your team, making them feel seen and proud of what they do.
• Nurture your team to grow, not just hit targets.
• Think with a Kaizen mindset—spot small improvements and implement them.

Job description

junior sous chef | full time

at wagamama, food is life. our kitchens are all about fresh food, prioritising good ingredients and serving dishes that are made to order every time. as a junior sous chef, you’ll support leading the shifts, and the kitchen team while making sure every bowl is something to be proud of

what you’ll be doing

• working closely with the rest of the management team to run a vibrant and high-performing kitchen
• making sure food quality and kitchen vibes stay sky-high
• helping your team feel seen, supported, and proud of what they do
• nurturing your team to grow, not just hit targets
• thinking with a kaizen mindset - constantly spotting the little ways we can do things better, then making them happen

you’ll love this role if you...

• are passionate about supporting your team and 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, and love working with the team and coaching on the go
• understand your kitchen’s food, health and safety standards, with comprehension of the financial performance of a kitchen including gross profit, stock control and labour cost
• love to celebrate success with your team, recognising what drives individuals and their needs

what you’ll get

• a culture that backs your growth, wellbeing and individuality
• biweekly pay and a share of tips
• 50% off for friends and family
• free meals on shift
• early access to earned pay with wagestream26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for new parents
• 30% off at other TRG brands (brunning & price pubs, barburrito + more)

in addition to this, we offer the usual benefits such as pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle to work scheme, retail and leisure discounts, discounted gym memberships and long service awards

we’re proud to be a disability confident employer. no matter where you’re from or who you are, you’ve got a seat at our bench