junior sous chef

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

Benefits offered by this job

Biweekly pay and tips

50% off for friends & family

Free meals on shift

Early access to earned pay (wagestream

Maternity/Paternity pay: 26 weeks full

30% off at TRG brands

Pension scheme

Holiday

Training

Cycle to work

Discounts

Long service awards

Job summary

wagamama in the United Kingdom is seeking a junior sous chef to support leading shifts and the kitchen team, ensuring every bowl is prepared with pride and quality.

You’ll work with the management team to run a vibrant, high‑performing kitchen, coaching the team, planning line coverage, and upholding health and safety standards while focusing on food quality and cost awareness. A Kaizen mindset helps you spot small improvements and make them happen.

Qualifications

• Must have leadership experience in a busy kitchen.
• Ability to plan shifts and manage line coverage.
• Solid understanding of food safety and health standards.
• Ability to coach and develop junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Run shifts in partnership with the management team.
• Maintain food quality and keep kitchen vibes high.
• Support and develop the kitchen team daily.
• Plan staffing to ensure proper cover and smooth service.

Skills

Team leadership

Shift management

Kaizen mindset

Food safety knowledge

Coaching

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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