junior sous chef - Innovative Culinary Culture (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Derby; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant group is seeking a junior sous chef in Derby. The role involves leading a kitchen team, ensuring food quality, and creating a positive work environment. Enjoy flexible hours, competitive pay, and numerous benefits including tips sharing and family-friendly policies.

Benefits

Weekly pay plus tips sharing

Flexible hours

Free shift meals

50% off meals outside work

26 weeks full pay for expectant parents

Gym memberships

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Passionate about creating a positive environment.
• Expert in food quality and standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage the line and plan shifts.
• Coach team members and maintain high standards.

Skills

Leadership

Food Quality

Health and Safety Standards

Team Support

Job description

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

derby, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

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Job Description:

junior sous chef | full time

At wagamama, with over 165 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, we celebrate individuality and diversity. We value personality over perfection — we call it be you, be wagamama. We are seeking a junior sous chef to join us on our journey to nourish from bowl to soul.

The role |

As a junior sous chef, you will be a developing leader passionate about creating a positive environment for guests and team members. You will be an expert in food quality and standards, using your knowledge to lead, engage, and inspire your team.

If you...

• are passionate about supporting your team and helping others excel while maintaining high standards
• are ready to manage the line, plan shifts, and work closely with your team, coaching them as needed
• understand your kitchen’s food, health, safety standards, and financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs
• love celebrating successes and recognizing individual needs

We’d love to hear from you

What’s in it for you |

• Weekly pay plus tips sharing
• Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with wagestream
• Flexible hours to support your side hustle
• Free shift meals from our menu and 50% off outside work to treat friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Fresh, clean uniforms provided for each shift
• Opportunity to try new menus first
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
• Nationwide recognition as a wok star through our recognition program

Additional benefits include pension schemes, holiday allowances, training, cycle-to-work schemes, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the disability confident scheme.

*100% of tips go to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant and are discretionary, not considered wages.