Head Culinary Strategist (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant as a Senior Sous Chef in Peterborough. You will inspire your team, ensure food safety, and drive performance. Enjoy benefits like a bonus scheme, tips sharing, and industry-leading family-friendly policies.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Free on-shift food

50% off outside work

26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for parents

Pension scheme

Holiday

Training

Cycle-to-work scheme

Discounts

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to foster growth.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for team and guests.
• Support continuous coaching and development of the team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Job description

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Head Culinary Strategist (Hiring Immediately), Peterborough

Client: wagamama

Location: Peterborough, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

Job Description:

Senior Sous Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. With over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join us on our journey to nourish from bowl to soul.

The role:

As a Senior Sous Chef, you will be an inspirational leader, creating a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support continuous coaching and development of your team, driving restaurant performance, and delivering excellent results.

What we look for:

• Experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to have genuine conversations with your team.
• Experience ensuring food, health, and safety standards are maintained.
• Understanding of financial performance, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Ability to build a coaching culture and foster personal and professional growth within your team.
• Problem-solving skills, quick decision-making ability.

What we offer:

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually.
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream.
• Tips sharing.
• Free on-shift food from our menu and 50% off outside work.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents.
• Early access to new menus.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided.
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events.
• National recognition as a wok star.

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

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*Tips are 100% for our teams and vary by restaurant. Tips are discretionary and not guaranteed wages.