Junior Sous Chef: Lead Shifts, Grow with the Team

wagamama; Exeter; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Biweekly pay and tips sharing

50% discount 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 is seeking a junior sous chef to join our Exeter kitchen. You will support leading shifts and the kitchen team, ensuring each bowl is made to order with pride and consistency.

You’ll collaborate with the management team to drive a high-performing kitchen, maintain top-notch food quality and kitchen vibes, and coach your team to grow while focusing on continuous improvement and cost awareness.

Responsibilities

• Working closely with the management team to run a vibrant and high-performing kitchen
• Ensuring food quality and kitchen vibes stay sky-high
• Helping the team feel seen, supported and proud of their work
• Nurturing team growth and development, not just hitting targets
• Thinking with a Kaizen mindset to continuously improve processes

Skills

Team leadership

Coaching

Kaizen mindset

Food safety knowledge

High standards

Job description

wagamama is seeking a junior sous chef to join our Exeter kitchen. You will support leading shifts and the kitchen team, ensuring each bowl is made to order with pride and consistency.

You’ll collaborate with the management team to drive a high-performing kitchen, maintain top-notch food quality and kitchen vibes, and coach your team to grow while focusing on continuous improvement and cost awareness.