Junior Sous Chef - Lead Shifts, Elevate Kitchen Quality

wagamama; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Biweekly pay

Share of tips

Friends/family discount

Free meals on shift

Earned pay access

Parental leave 26/13

Brand discounts

Pension scheme

Holiday

Training

Cycle to work

Discounts

Long service awards

Job summary

wagamama is seeking a junior sous chef to lead shifts and support the kitchen team in a fast-paced, quality-driven environment in Belfast. You’ll ensure dishes are prepared to order with pride, while maintaining a positive team spirit and high performance across service.

You’ll collaborate with management to run the kitchen, coach staff, and continuously improve operations with a Kaizen mindset. This full-time role emphasizes growth and maintaining top kitchen standards.

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 — spotting small improvements and making them happen

Job description

wagamama is seeking a junior sous chef to lead shifts and support the kitchen team in a fast-paced, quality-driven environment in Belfast. You’ll ensure dishes are prepared to order with pride, while maintaining a positive team spirit and high performance across service.

You’ll collaborate with management to run the kitchen, coach staff, and continuously improve operations with a Kaizen mindset. This full-time role emphasizes growth and maintaining top kitchen standards.