Junior Sous Chef — Lead Shifts, Mentor Your Team

wagamama; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Biweekly pay and tips

50% off for friends and family

Free meals on shift

Earned pay access (wagestream)

26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay—

30% off at TRG brands

Pension scheme

Holiday

Training

Cycle to work

Retail and leisure discounts

Long service awards

Job summary

wagamama in Nottingham is looking for a Junior Sous Chef to support leading shifts and the kitchen team, ensuring dishes are created to order with pride.

You will collaborate with the management team to run a vibrant, high-performing kitchen, uphold quality and safety standards, coach the team, and help them grow while monitoring costs and gross profit. The role emphasizes teamwork and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• 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

Job description

wagamama in Nottingham is looking for a Junior Sous Chef to support leading shifts and the kitchen team, ensuring dishes are created to order with pride.

You will collaborate with the management team to run a vibrant, high-performing kitchen, uphold quality and safety standards, coach the team, and help them grow while monitoring costs and gross profit. The role emphasizes teamwork and continuous improvement.