junior sous chef

wagamama; Norwich; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% off for friends and family

Free meals on shift

Early access to earned pay

26 weeks full pay for new parents

30% off at other brands

Job summary

A leading food establishment in Norwich is looking for a passionate Junior Sous Chef to support kitchen operations. The role includes managing shifts, ensuring food quality, and nurturing a high-performing team. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong team support and an understanding of kitchen standards. The position offers benefits such as biweekly pay, discounts, free meals, and a supportive culture emphasizing growth and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting and helping the team reach high standards.
• Ready to manage kitchen operations and plan shifts effectively.
• Understanding of food, health and safety standards, and kitchen financial performance.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with management to run a high-performing kitchen.
• Ensure food quality and maintain a positive kitchen atmosphere.
• Nurture the team and recognize individual success.
• Plan shifts to ensure proper cover and efficient operations.
• Foster kaizen improvements in everyday tasks.

Skills

Team support

Food quality management

Kitchen performance awareness

Coaching and mentoring

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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