Junior Sous Chef: Lead Shifts, Grow with a Dynamic Kitchen

wagamama; Newport; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Biweekly pay

Share of tips

50% off at TRG brands

Free meals on shift

Earned wage access via Wagestream

Parental leave (26 weeks full pay, 13/

Job summary

wagamama is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to lead shifts and support the kitchen team in a fast-paced, high-energy environment. You will ensure food quality, guide the team, and help foster a culture of pride and performance.

You will be involved in planning shifts, monitoring standards, and coaching colleagues to grow while maintaining strict health, safety, and cost awareness. This role is based in Newport and requires a full-time, on-site commitment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen or shifts in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to maintain high kitchen standards and safety compliance.
• Strong people skills to support and develop the team.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts and support the kitchen team to deliver dishes to order.
• Maintain food quality and kitchen atmosphere at a high level.
• Coach and support staff to foster pride and performance.
• Identify improvements and implement small changes to enhance operations.

Skills

Team leadership

Shift management

Kitchen supervision

Kaizen mindset

Food safety standards

Job description

wagamama is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to lead shifts and support the kitchen team in a fast-paced, high-energy environment. You will ensure food quality, guide the team, and help foster a culture of pride and performance.

You will be involved in planning shifts, monitoring standards, and coaching colleagues to grow while maintaining strict health, safety, and cost awareness. This role is based in Newport and requires a full-time, on-site commitment.