Junior Sous Chef — Lead Shifts & Elevate the Kitchen

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

Benefits offered by this job

Biweekly pay & tips share

Friends & family discount 50%

Free meals on shift

Wagestream early access to earned pay

Parental pay benefits: 26 weeks full /

30% off at other TRG brands

Job summary

wagamama ltd is seeking a junior sous chef to support leading shifts and the kitchen team, ensuring every bowl is something to be proud of. This full-time role is your chance to work in a vibrant, fast-paced kitchen that values fresh ingredients and made-to-order dishes.

You’ll manage line shifts, coach the team, uphold food safety standards, and help optimise cost and quality. In return, you’ll enjoy biweekly pay with tips, family discounts, free meals on shift, and other benefits.

Qualifications

• Working closely with the management team to run a vibrant and high-performing kitchen.
• Maintaining food quality and kitchen vibes at sky-high levels.
• Understanding food safety standards and how they relate to cost and performance.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Team leadership

Coaching

Kaizen mindset

Food safety

Stock control

Labour cost awareness

Job description

wagamama ltd is seeking a junior sous chef to support leading shifts and the kitchen team, ensuring every bowl is something to be proud of. This full-time role is your chance to work in a vibrant, fast-paced kitchen that values fresh ingredients and made-to-order dishes.

You’ll manage line shifts, coach the team, uphold food safety standards, and help optimise cost and quality. In return, you’ll enjoy biweekly pay with tips, family discounts, free meals on shift, and other benefits.