Culinary Brigade Leader (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join Wagamama as a Sous Chef in Cambridge, where you'll lead a passionate kitchen team, ensuring high food quality and safety standards. Enjoy flexible hours, biweekly pay, and a supportive work environment that celebrates individuality and diversity.

Benefits

Biweekly pay and tips

Access to earnings before payday

£1000 annual bonus opportunity

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

Family-friendly policies

Uniform provided

Recognition programs

Pension

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience managing kitchen line and coaching team members.
• Expert in food quality and standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the kitchen team.
• Support food safety and financial aspects.

Skills

Team Development

Food Safety

Kitchen Management

Job description

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Culinary Brigade Leader (Hiring Immediately), Cambridge

Client: Wagamama

Location: Cambridge

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 4

Posted: 12.05.2025

Expiry Date: 26.06.2025

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 be part of our journey to nourish both body and 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 excellent food knowledge, leading, engaging, and inspiring your team.

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Are passionate about supporting and developing your team to achieve high standards
• Have experience managing the kitchen line, planning shifts, and coaching team members
• Support food safety, health & safety standards, and understand financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs
• Enjoy celebrating team successes and recognizing individual needs

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 to support side projects
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work
• Family-friendly policies including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Uniform provided for each shift
• Early access to new menus
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• Recognition programs like 'Wok Star'

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

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*100% of tips go to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant and are at guest discretion. Tips are not considered wages nor guaranteed.