junior sous chef

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wagamama is seeking a junior sous chef for a full‑time onsite role in Northampton. You’ll support shifts and the kitchen team to keep every bowl made to order while shaping a positive kitchen vibe. You’ll work with management to run a vibrant kitchen, coach your crew, and apply a Kaizen mindset to daily improvements, balancing food safety with gross profit, stock control and labour cost. The package includes biweekly pay with tips, 50% off for friends and family, free meals on shift, Wagestream early access, generous parental leave, and discounts across TRG brands. To apply, tailor your CV to show leadership and shift planning with concrete examples.

junior sous chef | full time 

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 

apply today and take a seat at the bench 

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