sous chef - Dynamic brand with a focus on individuality and personal development (Hiring Immedi[...]

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

Job summary

Join a dynamic and innovative brand as a Sous Chef, where individuality and personal development are celebrated. This role offers the chance to lead a passionate team in a vibrant kitchen environment, focusing on food quality and safety standards. Enjoy weekly pay, a generous annual bonus, and flexible hours that support your lifestyle. With an array of benefits, including free meals and family-friendly policies, this position is perfect for those who thrive in a collaborative setting and are eager to make a difference in their team's success.

Benefits

Weekly pay and share of tips

Access to earnings before payday

£1000 annual bonus opportunity

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off food outside of work

Family-friendly policies

Uniform provided

Opportunity to try new menus

Recognition program

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing kitchen operations and leading a team.
• Expertise in food quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations and ensure high food quality.
• Engage and inspire team members while managing shifts.

Skills

Kitchen Operations Management

Food Safety Standards

Team Leadership

Stock Control

Coaching and Development

Job description

Job Title: Sous Chef - Dynamic Brand Focused on Individuality and Personal Development (Hiring Immediately), Derby

Client: Wagamama

Location: Derby, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU Work Permit Required: Yes

Job Views: 4

Posted: 08.05.2025

Expiry Date: 22.06.2025

Job Description:

Sous Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and personal development. With over 165 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, we are looking for a Sous Chef to join our team and help us nourish from bowl to soul.

The Role:

As a Sous Chef, you'll be a leader who cares about creating a positive environment for guests and team members. You should be an expert in food quality and standards, with the ability to lead, engage, and inspire your team.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about supporting and developing their team to achieve high standards
• Has experience managing kitchen operations, planning shifts, and coaching team members
• Supports food safety, health and safety standards, and understands financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs
• Loves celebrating team successes and recognizing individual needs

What’s in it for you:

• Weekly pay and share of tips
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• £1000 annual bonus opportunity
• Flexible hours to support your side hustle
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside of work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Uniform provided for each shift
• Opportunity to try our new menus first
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• Recognition as a nationwide Wok Star through our recognition program

Additional benefits include pension schemes, holiday, 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.

*Tips are entirely at guest discretion and are not guaranteed wages. 100% of tips go directly to our teams, but actual tips may vary by restaurant.