junior sous chef

wagamama; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Biweekly pay

Share of tips

50% off for friends and family

Free meals on shift

Earned wage access ( Wagestream )

Parental leave: 26 weeks full pay / 13

30% off at TRG brands

Job summary

wagamama is seeking a junior sous chef to support leading shifts and the kitchen team, ensuring every dish is made to order and of high quality.

You will work with the management team to run a vibrant kitchen, coach staff, and continuously improve operations with a Kaizen mindset. The role includes developing the team and maintaining profitability through efficient labour and stock control.

Qualifications

• Experience leading kitchen shifts and coaching a team.
• Understanding food safety standards, cost awareness, and gross profit.
• Passion for developing people and maintaining high standards.

Responsibilities

• Run the kitchen alongside management to deliver a high-performing operation.
• Maintain food quality and kitchen vibes at a consistently high level.
• Support and develop the team, ensuring they feel seen and valued.
• Foster Kaizen mindset by identifying small improvements and implementing 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 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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