junior sous chef - Rapidly expanding restaurant chain (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Derby; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a rapidly expanding restaurant chain as a Junior Sous Chef, where your passion for food and team development will shine. In this full-time role, you will lead a vibrant kitchen environment, ensuring high standards and inspiring your team. Enjoy benefits like flexible hours, free meals, and early access to new menus while contributing to a culture that celebrates individuality and teamwork. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your culinary career in a supportive and dynamic setting, where your contributions will be valued and recognized.

Benefits

Weekly pay and tips

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free shift meals

50% off meals outside work

Family-friendly policies

Uniform provided

Early access to new menus

Recognition programs

Pension schemes

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting and developing your team while maintaining high standards.
• Knowledgeable about food safety, health standards, and kitchen financials.

Responsibilities

• Manage the kitchen line, plan shifts, and coach team members.
• Lead, engage, and inspire your team while ensuring food quality.

Skills

Team Leadership

Food Safety Knowledge

Kitchen Management

Stock Control

Education

Culinary Degree

Job description

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junior sous chef - Rapidly expanding restaurant chain (Hiring Immediately), derby

Client:

wagamama

Location:

derby, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

3

Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

Job Description:

junior sous chef | full time

Wagamama, with over 165 restaurants in the UK and Ireland, is looking for a junior sous chef to join our team. We celebrate individuality and prioritize personality over perfection, embracing diversity and difference.

The role:

As a junior sous chef, you'll be a developing leader passionate about creating a positive environment for guests and team members. You'll be an expert in food quality and standards, leading, engaging, and inspiring your team.

Ideal candidate:

• Passionate about supporting and developing your team while maintaining high standards
• Prepared to manage the kitchen line, plan shifts, and coach team members
• Knowledgeable about food safety, health standards, and kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs
• Enjoy recognizing and celebrating team successes

Benefits include:

• Weekly pay and tips
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream
• Flexible hours to support side activities
• Free shift meals and 50% off outside work
• Family-friendly policies with paid leave for expectant or adopting parents
• Uniform provided for each shift
• Early access to new menus
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• Recognition programs such as the nationwide 'Wok Star'

Additional benefits include pension schemes, holidays, training, discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be Wagamama:

Wagamama is proudly committed to being disability confident.

*All tips go directly to team members; tips are discretionary and vary by location, not considered wages.