Junior Sous Chef: Lead Shifts, Elevate Kitchen

wagamama ltd; Poole; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Biweekly pay & tips

Friends & family discount 50%

Free meals on shift

Wagestream early access

New parent leave 26 weeks

Discounts at TRG brands 30%

Job summary

wagamama is looking for a junior sous chef to support leading shifts and the kitchen team, ensuring every bowl is something to be proud of. You will collaborate with the management team to run a vibrant, high-performing kitchen and maintain top food quality and positive kitchen vibes.

In this full-time role you will help your team grow, coach on the go, and contribute to kaizen improvements while upholding food safety and cost awareness in a busy kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting your team and maintaining high standards.
• Ready to manage the line, plan shifts, and coach on the go.
• Understand kitchen food safety standards and know gross profit, stock, and labour costs.
• Celebrate team success and recognize individual needs.

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.

Job description

wagamama is looking for a junior sous chef to support leading shifts and the kitchen team, ensuring every bowl is something to be proud of. You will collaborate with the management team to run a vibrant, high-performing kitchen and maintain top food quality and positive kitchen vibes.

In this full-time role you will help your team grow, coach on the go, and contribute to kaizen improvements while upholding food safety and cost awareness in a busy kitchen environment.