Junior Sous Chef: Lead Shifts & Elevate the Kitchen

wagamama ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Biweekly pay & tips

50% off for friends and family

Free meals on shift

Early access to earned pay (wagestream

Parental leave: 26 weeks full pay / 13

Discounts at TRG brands

Job summary

wagamama ltd is seeking a junior sous chef to support shifts and lead the kitchen team, ensuring dishes are prepared to a high standard and served with pride. You will collaborate with management to maintain a vibrant, efficient kitchen environment on a full-time basis.

You will help develop your team, focus on process improvements, and uphold food quality, health and safety standards while managing costs and waste, in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications stated in the posting.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts and kitchen team to run a vibrant, high‑performing kitchen.
• Ensure food quality and maintain positive kitchen vibes.
• Mentor and nurture the team to help them grow, not just meet targets.
• Apply Kaizen mindset to continuously improve kitchen operations.

Job description

wagamama ltd is seeking a junior sous chef to support shifts and lead the kitchen team, ensuring dishes are prepared to a high standard and served with pride. You will collaborate with management to maintain a vibrant, efficient kitchen environment on a full-time basis.

You will help develop your team, focus on process improvements, and uphold food quality, health and safety standards while managing costs and waste, in a fast-paced setting.