junior sous chef

wagamama; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Biweekly pay

Tips share

Staff discount

Free meals on shift

Wagestream access

Parental leave advance

Job summary

wagamama in Gateshead is seeking a junior sous chef to support leading the shifts and kitchen team, ensuring every bowl is made to order and presented with pride.

You will work with the management team to maintain high food quality and a vibrant kitchen culture, while mentoring the team, planning shifts, and driving continuous improvement with a Kaizen mindset.

Qualifications

• Leadership to run shifts and kitchen
• Understanding food safety standards and cost control
• Ability to coach and support team growth

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts and work with management to run a high-performing kitchen
• Ensure food quality and consistent kitchen vibes
• Coach and support team to feel seen and valued
• Develop the team and plan shifts for adequate cover
• Adopt a Kaizen mindset to continuously improve processes

Skills

Team leadership

Shift planning

Food safety

Cost awareness

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

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