Junior Sous Chef — Lead Shifts, Elevate the Kitchen

wagamama; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Biweekly pay

Share of tips

50% off for friends and family

Free meals on shift

Early access to earned pay (Wagestream

26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks halfpay

30% off at TRG brands

Job summary

wagamama in Harrogate is seeking a dedicated junior sous chef to support leading shifts and the kitchen team, ensuring every bowl is made to order with pride.

You will work closely with the management team to run a vibrant, high‑performing kitchen, maintain food quality and safety standards, coach your team, and help them grow while keeping costs in check. A Kaizen mindset helps you drive small, ongoing improvements daily.

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 labour cost basics.
• Enjoy celebrating team successes and recognizing individual drivers.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the management team to run a vibrant and high-performing kitchen.
• Ensure food quality and kitchen vibes stay sky-high.
• Support your team, making them feel seen, supported and proud of what they do.
• Nurture your team to grow, not just hit targets.
• Think with a Kaizen mindset—spot small improvements and implement them.

Job description

wagamama in Harrogate is seeking a dedicated junior sous chef to support leading shifts and the kitchen team, ensuring every bowl is made to order with pride.

You will work closely with the management team to run a vibrant, high‑performing kitchen, maintain food quality and safety standards, coach your team, and help them grow while keeping costs in check. A Kaizen mindset helps you drive small, ongoing improvements daily.