Culinary Team Leader (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant as a Senior Sous Chef in Cambridge, where you'll inspire a kitchen team and ensure exceptional guest experiences. This role emphasizes leadership, team development, and maintaining high culinary standards, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually.

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday.

Free shift meals and 50% off for friends and family.

26 weeks full pay for expectant or adopting parents.

Pension scheme.

Holiday allowance.

Cycle-to-work scheme.

Retail and leisure discounts.

Gym memberships.

Long-service awards.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Strong communication skills and ability to engage with team and guests.

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive environment and support team development.
• Maintain high food safety and health standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

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12.05.2025

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Job Description:

Senior Sous Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, we celebrate differences and value personality over perfection. With over 165 restaurants, we are seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join our team and contribute to nourishing both body and soul.

The role |

As a Senior Sous Chef, you will be an inspirational leader, fostering a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support continuous coaching and development of your team to reach their potential, while driving restaurant performance and achieving excellent results.

If you |

• Focus on creating a caring, supportive environment where your team feels valued and celebrated, nurturing talent and role modeling a coaching culture.
• Are committed to delivering an exceptional guest experience, ensuring dishes meet high standards and your team is equipped with the necessary skills and mindset.
• Maintain impeccable food, health, and safety standards, understand financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively identify opportunities for improvement.
• Foster personal and professional growth within your team, working closely with the Head Chef on recruitment and development.
• Are a proactive problem solver, capable of quick thinking and decision-making.

What we look for |

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef, with a track record of performance improvement in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, capable of engaging in genuine conversations with consideration and care.
• Experience maintaining high standards of food safety, health, and safety.
• Knowledge of kitchen financials, including gross profit and stock management.
• Ability to manage labor costs effectively and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and motivate teams to thrive and develop their careers.
• Passion for creating an inclusive, respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong.
• A forward-thinking approach with problem-solving skills and agility in decision-making.

Wok’s in it for you |

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually.
• Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday via Wagestream.
• Tips share.
• Free shift meals from our menu and 50% off outside of work for friends and family.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents.
• Be the first to try our new menus.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift.
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year.
• Nationwide recognition as a Wok Star through our program.

Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday allowance, training, cycle-to-work scheme, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long-service awards.

Be you, Be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*100% of tips go to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant, are at guests' discretion, are not considered wages, and are not guaranteed.