sous chef

Wagamama; Newport; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Biweekly pay + tips

50% off for friends & family

Free meals on shift

Wagestream: early access to earned pay

Parental leave: 26 weeks full pay, 13

weeks half pay for new parents

30% off at TRG brands

Pension scheme

Holiday & training

Cycle to work

Retail and leisure discounts

Long service awards

Job summary

wagamama in Newport, UK is seeking a dedicated Junior Sous Chef to support shifts and lead the kitchen team. You’ll help ensure food quality, uphold health and safety standards, and coach the team to grow with a Kaizen mindset.

You’ll plan line coverage, monitor costs, and contribute to a vibrant, high-performing kitchen culture where every dish is made to order and every team member is recognised for their impact.

Job description

at wagamama, food is life. our kitchens are all about fresh food, prioritising good ingredients and serving dishes that are made to order every time. as a junior sous chef, you'll support leading the shifts, and the kitchen team while making sure every bowl is something to be proud of what you'll be doing

you'll love this role if you...

• 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
• are passionate about supporting your team and helping others be the best they can be and maintaining high standards
• are ready to manage the line, planning shifts to make sure we have the right cover, and love working with the team and coaching on the go
• understand your kitchen's food, health and safety standards, with comprehension of the financial performance of a kitchen including gross profit, stock control and labour cost
• love to celebrate success with your team, recognising what drives individuals and their needs

what you'll get

• a culture that backs your growth, wellbeing and individuality
• biweekly pay and a share of tips
• 50% off for friends and family
• free meals on shift
• early access to earned pay with wagestream
• 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for new parents
• 30% off at other TRG brands (brunning & price pubs, barburrito + more)
• in addition to this, we offer the usual benefits such as pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle to work scheme, retail and leisure discounts, discounted gym memberships and long service awards