Junior Sous Chef | Lead Shifts, Grow, Biweekly Pay + Tips

wagamama; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Biweekly pay & tips

Staff discounts

Free meals on shift

Earned wage access

Pension scheme

Holidays

Job summary

wagamama in the United Kingdom is hiring a junior sous chef to support leading shifts and the kitchen team, ensuring every dish meets our fresh, order-to-service standards. You’ll work closely with the management team to maintain high food quality, kitchen vibes, and a positive team culture.

This full-time role offers biweekly pay with tips, staff discounts, free meals on shift, and earned wage access, plus pension and holidays.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting a busy kitchen and leading a team.
• Strong food safety knowledge and standards.
• Ability to plan shifts and manage line effectively.
• Kaizen mindset with a drive to improve operations.

Responsibilities

• Support leading shifts and manage the kitchen team.
• Maintain high food quality and kitchen atmosphere.
• Coach and develop junior staff.
• Plan shifts to ensure adequate cover.
• Identify small improvements and implement them.

Skills

Team leadership

Shift planning

Food safety

Kaizen mindset

Team coaching

Communication

Job description

wagamama in the United Kingdom is hiring a junior sous chef to support leading shifts and the kitchen team, ensuring every dish meets our fresh, order-to-service standards. You’ll work closely with the management team to maintain high food quality, kitchen vibes, and a positive team culture.

This full-time role offers biweekly pay with tips, staff discounts, free meals on shift, and earned wage access, plus pension and holidays.