sous chef

Wagamama; Roe Green; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Biweekly pay + tips

Friends & family discount 50%

Free meals on shift

Wagestream early access

Parental leave (26 weeks full pay, 13/

Staff discounts across TRG brands

Job summary

Wagamama in the United Kingdom is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to support leading shifts and the kitchen team, ensuring every bowl is prepared to the highest standard. You will plan shifts, coach the team on the go, uphold food safety and hygiene standards, and understand gross profit, stock control and labor costs while delivering great service.

The role offers biweekly pay with tips, staff meals on shift, 50% off for friends and family, and a range of benefits including Wagestream and parental

Qualifications

• You should be passionate about supporting your team and maintaining high standards.
• You understand kitchen food, health and safety standards and know how gross profit, stock control and labour cost affect performance.
• You are prepared to manage the line and coach the team as you plan shifts.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the management team to run a vibrant, high‑performing kitchen.
• Ensure food quality and kitchen vibes stay sky‑high.
• Support and develop your team, helping them grow while meeting targets.
• Think Kaizen—spot small improvements and make them happen.

Skills

Team leadership

Coaching on the go

Shift planning

Kaizen mindset

Food safety knowledge

Cost awareness

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

• 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

you'll love this role if you...

• 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