junior sous chef

wagamama; Leeds; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tips share

Friends & family discount

Free meals on shift

Earned wage access

Parental leave pay

Brand discounts

Pension

Job summary

wagamama in Leeds is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to support leading the shifts and kitchen team, ensuring every dish is prepared to order and to a high standard.

You’ll manage the line, plan shift coverage, coach colleagues on the run, and nurture growth while keeping food safety, cost awareness, and GP on track in a fast-paced, vibrant kitchen culture. This role offers real learning opportunities and a supportive team environment with plenty of scope to advance.

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting your team and maintaining high standards.
• Capable of managing the line, planning shifts for proper cover.
• Understand kitchen food safety standards and cost awareness (GP, stock, labour).

Responsibilities

• Work closely with management to run a vibrant and high-performing kitchen.
• Maintain high food quality and kitchen vibes.
• Support and coach the team to feel seen and proud.
• Nurture the team to grow, not just hit targets.

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

we’re proud to be a disability confident employer. no matter where you’re from or who you are, you’ve got a seat at our bench