junior sous chef

wagamama ltd; Horwich; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Biweekly pay

Tips share

Friends & family 50% off

Free meals on shift

Earned pay access

Parental leave pay

Brand discounts

Job summary

wagamama ltd in Horwich is looking for a junior sous chef to help lead shifts and support the kitchen team, ensuring every bowl is prepared to order and to the brand’s high standards. You’ll work closely with management to run a vibrant, high‑performing kitchen, keep food quality and kitchen vibes sky‑high, and coach your team to grow while thinking with a Kaizen mindset.

Along the way you’ll celebrate success with the team and contribute to a culture that values wellbeing, training, and

Qualifications

• Leading shifts and supporting the kitchen team
• Maintaining high food quality and kitchen vibes
• Coaching and developing the team
• Applying a Kaizen mindset to improve operations
• Understanding health and safety standards and cost awareness

Responsibilities

• Work closely with management to run a vibrant, high-performing kitchen
• Ensure food quality and kitchen vibes stay sky-high
• Help your team feel seen, supported and proud of what they do
• Nurture your team to grow, not just hit targets
• Think with a Kaizen mindset and drive continuous improvements

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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