Junior Sous Chef — Lead Shifts, Grow with the Team

wagamama; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Biweekly pay & tips

47% off for friends and family

Free meals on shift

Wagestream early access

Parental leave: 26 weeks / 13 weeks

Brand discounts across TRG brands

Job summary

wagamama in Sheffield is looking for a junior sous chef to support the shifts and lead the kitchen team, helping ensure every bowl is made to order, with quality and speed in harmony. You’ll work closely with management to run a vibrant, high-performing kitchen; uphold food quality and kitchen vibes, mentor your team, and keep Kaizen-style improvements moving every day.

This full-time role comes with biweekly pay, tips share, meals on shift, and ongoing development opportunities within the

Qualifications

• Passion for supporting the team and maintaining high standards.
• Ability to manage the line, plan shifts, and coach on the go.
• Understanding of kitchen health and safety standards and financials (gross profit, stock, labour cost).

Responsibilities

• Working closely with the rest of the management team to run a vibrant and high-performing kitchen
• Making sure food quality and kitchen vibes stay sky-high
• Helping your team feel seen, supported, and proud of what they do
• Nurturing your team to grow, not just hit targets
• Thinking with a kaizen mindset - constantly spotting the little ways we can do things better, then making them happen

Skills

Team leadership

Food quality

Kaizen mindset

Staff coaching

Job description

wagamama in Sheffield is looking for a junior sous chef to support the shifts and lead the kitchen team, helping ensure every bowl is made to order, with quality and speed in harmony. You’ll work closely with management to run a vibrant, high-performing kitchen; uphold food quality and kitchen vibes, mentor your team, and keep Kaizen-style improvements moving every day.

This full-time role comes with biweekly pay, tips share, meals on shift, and ongoing development opportunities within the