sous chef - Celebrating Diversity and Individuality (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Derby; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant as a Sous Chef in Derby, where you'll lead a passionate team, ensuring high food quality and safety standards. Enjoy flexible hours, biweekly pay, and an annual bonus opportunity while celebrating team success and individuality.

Benefits

Biweekly pay and tips

Access to earnings before payday

£1000 annual bonus opportunity

Flexible hours

Free on-shift food and 50% off outside work

Paid parental leave

Uniform provided

Recognition programs

Qualifications

• Experience managing kitchen operations and planning shifts.
• Strong food knowledge and standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen line and plan shifts.
• Support food safety and health standards.

Skills

Food Quality

Team Leadership

Food Safety Standards

Financial Performance Understanding

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:

Sous Chef | Full-time

At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. With over 165 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, we are looking for a sous chef to join our team and contribute to our mission to nourish from bowl to soul.

The role |

As a sous chef, you'll be a leader passionate about creating a positive environment for guests and team members. You should be an expert in food quality and standards, with strong food knowledge, using this to lead, engage, and inspire your team.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Supports and develops team members, maintaining high standards
• Manages the kitchen line, plans shifts, and coaches on the go
• Supports food safety, health and safety standards, and understands financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labour costs
• Celebrates team success and recognizes individual needs

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Are passionate about supporting your team and fostering growth
• Have experience managing kitchen operations and planning shifts
• Understand financial performance and safety standards
• Enjoy celebrating success with your team

What’s in it for you |

• Biweekly pay and tips
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• £1000 annual bonus opportunity
• Flexible hours
• Free on-shift food and 50% off outside work
• Family-friendly policies including paid parental leave
• Uniform provided
• Early access to new menus
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• Recognition programs and nationwide visibility

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

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*Tips are distributed to teams; amounts vary by restaurant and are discretionary. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.