Lead Kitchen, Grow with Kaizen — Junior Sous Chef

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

Benefits offered by this job

Biweekly pay

Tip share

50% off friends and family

Free meals on shift

Wagestream access

Parental leave 26 weeks

30% off TRG brands

Pension scheme

Holidays and training

Cycle to work

Long service awards

Job summary

wagamama in Glasgow is looking for a junior sous chef to support shifts and the kitchen team, ensuring dishes are prepared to order and of high quality.

You will lead by example, coach the team on the pass, plan shifts for proper coverage, and drive kaizen improvements while keeping costs and safety in mind.

Join a busy, contemporary kitchen with biweekly pay, staff meals, and family-friendly benefits.

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

Job description

wagamama in Glasgow is looking for a junior sous chef to support shifts and the kitchen team, ensuring dishes are prepared to order and of high quality.

You will lead by example, coach the team on the pass, plan shifts for proper coverage, and drive kaizen improvements while keeping costs and safety in mind.

Join a busy, contemporary kitchen with biweekly pay, staff meals, and family-friendly benefits.