junior sous chef

inploi; Exeter; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK restaurant chain is seeking a Junior Sous Chef in Exeter. You’ll support the management of a vibrant kitchen, ensure food quality, and cultivate a positive team environment. Ideal candidates are passionate about teamwork and kitchen operations. Competitive benefits include biweekly pay, discounts, and supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

50% off for friends and family

Free meals on shift

Biweekly pay and tips sharing

Early access to earned pay

Discounted gym memberships

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting team members and maintaining high standards.
• Ready to manage shifts and work closely with the kitchen team.
• Comprehension of food, health, and safety standards.
• Ability to celebrate and recognize individual successes in the team.

Responsibilities

• Support the management team to run a vibrant kitchen.
• Ensure high food quality and teamwork morale.
• Nurture and grow kitchen staff talent.
• Identify areas for improvement in kitchen operations.

Skills

Team management

Food quality maintenance

Health and safety standards

Coaching and support

Job description

Overview

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 wagestream
• 26 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

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