junior sous chef

wagamama ltd; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Biweekly pay

Tips share

Family discount

Free meals on shift

Early pay access

Parental leave

Brand discounts

Pension scheme

Holiday allowance

Cycle to work

Long service awards

Job summary

wagamama ltd is seeking a junior sous chef to join our Harrogate kitchen. You will support leading shifts and the kitchen team while ensuring every dish is made to order with fresh ingredients and high standards.

You’ll work closely with management to run a vibrant kitchen, maintain food quality and a strong team vibe, and help coaches on the floor to grow skills. A Kaizen mindset will help you spot small improvements daily.

Qualifications

• Lead the shifts and kitchen team to deliver consistent quality.
• Understand food safety standards and kitchen financials including gross profit and labour cost.
• Demonstrate a Kaizen mindset to continuously improve processes.
• Support and develop the team to be proud of their work and achievements.

Responsibilities

• Run the kitchen with the management team to maintain a high-performing operation.
• Ensure food quality and kitchen ambience stay top-notch.
• Coach and support staff, recognizing strengths and helping them grow.
• Nurture team growth beyond hitting targets and drive improvements.
• Plan shifts to ensure proper cover and smooth service.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Shift management

Team coaching

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 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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