junior sous chef

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

Benefits offered by this job

Biweekly pay and tips

50% off for friends and family

Free meals on shift

Early access to earned pay with Waget­

Wagestream Advance: 26 weeks full pay,

13 weeks half pay for new parents

Job summary

wagamama is hiring a Junior Sous Chef in Horsham for a full-time role. You will support the shifts and kitchen team, ensuring dishes are prepared to standard while upholding food safety and quality. You’ll work with management to keep kitchen vibes high and coach your crew to grow beyond targets.

You will plan shifts, cover staffing needs, and contribute to cost control and profitability while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration across the kitchen.

Qualifications

• Support shifts and kitchen teams to maintain high standards.
• Demonstrate commitment to food safety and quality control.
• Manage line staffing and shift planning with the leadership team.
• Show openness to continuous improvement and efficiency gains.

Responsibilities

• Assist in running a vibrant, high-performing kitchen.
• Ensure food quality and adherence to safety standards.
• Coach and support junior chefs and line cooks.
• Collaborate with management to maintain strong kitchen vibes.
• Drive kaizen improvements in daily operations.

Skills

Team leadership

Kaizen mindset

Food safety knowledge

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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