Café, Restaurant & Barista

junior sous chef

wagamama

Harrogate, hg1 2quView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Pay

£13.70/hr

Contract

Not specified

Hours

Full-time

Closing date

Not specified

Job description

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

we’re proud to be a disability confident employer. no matter where you’re from or who you are, you’ve got a seat at our bench

How to apply

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Provenance

Source

wagamama

First seen

18 October 2026

Last checked

24 October 2026

Salary, closing date and description are taken from the employer's advert. The original advert always takes precedence.

About the employer

wagamama

Retailer

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