Junior Sous Chef - Lead Shifts, Grow Talent, Elevate Quality

Wagamama; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Biweekly pay & tips

Friend & family discount 50%

Free meals on shift

Wagestream access

Parental leave: 26 weeks full pay / 13

weeks half pay

Pension scheme

Holiday leave

Training opportunities

Cycle to work scheme

Discounts at TRG brands

Job summary

wagamama is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to support shifts and the kitchen team while ensuring every dish is made to order and to a high standard. You’ll work closely with management to run a vibrant, high-performing kitchen and nurture your team.

You’ll be focused on food quality, health and safety standards, and coaching on the go, with opportunities to grow within a supportive, growth-minded culture.

Qualifications

• Experience leading kitchen teams or shifts.
• Understanding of health & safety standards in a busy kitchen.
• Ability to train and develop junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen shifts and support senior chefs.
• Maintain high food quality and positive kitchen ambiance.
• Coach and develop junior staff on the line.
• Ensure health and safety standards are followed.
• Assist with food cost and labour cost awareness.

Skills

Team leadership

Kaizen mindset

Food safety

Job description

wagamama is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to support shifts and the kitchen team while ensuring every dish is made to order and to a high standard. You’ll work closely with management to run a vibrant, high-performing kitchen and nurture your team.

You’ll be focused on food quality, health and safety standards, and coaching on the go, with opportunities to grow within a supportive, growth-minded culture.