Junior Sous Chef: Lead the Line & Elevate Dishes

Wagamama; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Biweekly pay

50% off for friends and family

Free meals on shift

Early access to earned pay with Wagetr

26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks halfpay

Pension scheme

Holiday

Training

Cycle to work scheme

Retail and leisure discounts

Discounted gym memberships

Long service awards

Job summary

Wagamama in Nottingham is looking for a Junior Sous Chef to support leading shifts and the kitchen team, ensuring every dish is prepared to order with high standards.

You’ll work closely with management to run a vibrant, high-performing kitchen, coach and develop your team, and continuously find ways to improve efficiency and food quality. A Kaizen mindset helps you spot small changes and implement them.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team or shifts.
• Strong understanding of food safety standards and HACCP basics.
• Ability to monitor quality and consistency across dishes.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with management to run a vibrant, high-performing kitchen.
• Lead and support shifts, ensuring smooth line operations.
• Coach and develop kitchen staff, fostering teamwork and pride.
• Maintain high standards of food quality and kitchen vibes.
• Identify small improvements and implement Kaizen-style changes.

Skills

Team leadership

Shift planning

Food safety

Quality control

Kaizen mindset

Job description

Wagamama in Nottingham is looking for a Junior Sous Chef to support leading shifts and the kitchen team, ensuring every dish is prepared to order with high standards.

You’ll work closely with management to run a vibrant, high-performing kitchen, coach and develop your team, and continuously find ways to improve efficiency and food quality. A Kaizen mindset helps you spot small changes and implement them.