junior sous chef

wagamama ltd; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Biweekly pay + tips

Friends & family 50% off

Free meals on shift

Earned pay via Wagestream

20+ weeks parental leave options

30% off at TRG brands

Pension & holiday + training

Job summary

wagamama ltd is seeking a junior sous chef to join our busy kitchen in a full-time capacity. You will support leading shifts and the kitchen team while ensuring every bowl is made to the brand’s high standards.

You will work closely with management to run a vibrant, high-performing kitchen, maintain quality, and mentor your team to grow, all while focusing on Kaizen-style improvements across operations and costs.

Qualifications

• Experience in fast-paced kitchen environments is advantageous.
• Strong teamwork and leadership willingness.
• Good understanding of food safety and kitchen operations.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the management team to run a vibrant, high-performing kitchen.
• Maintain high food quality and positive kitchen atmosphere.
• Support and coach team members, helping them grow and feel valued.
• Plan shifts and ensure appropriate coverage to keep service smooth.
• Apply kaizen mindset to continuously improve processes.

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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