junior sous chef

Wagamama; Rushden; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain in the UK is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to support the management of a vibrant kitchen team. In this role, you will ensure food quality, manage shifts, and develop your team. We prioritize fresh ingredients and a positive environment where everyone feels valued. Enjoy benefits like biweekly pay, free meals, and discounts at various brands. If you’re passionate about food and leadership, join us in delivering exceptional dining experiences.

Benefits

50% off for friends and family

Free meals on shift

Biweekly pay and share of tips

Discounted gym memberships

Holiday and pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen management or a similar role.
• Understanding of health and safety standards in the kitchen.
• Ability to support and develop the team.

Responsibilities

• Support leading shifts and managing the kitchen team.
• Maintain high food quality and kitchen morale.
• Plan shifts and manage kitchen staffing.

Skills

Team management

Kitchen operations

Financial performance understanding

Passion for food quality

Job description

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

Responsibilities

• 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

What You'll Love

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

Benefits

• 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