Head Sous Chef of New Openings (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. Be part of an exciting new opening with Wagamama, where you will lead a kitchen team, ensuring high standards of food safety and guest experience while fostering a positive environment. This role offers a chance to inspire and develop your team, with competitive benefits including a bonus scheme and family-friendly policies.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream

Free food on shift and 50% discount outside work

26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expecting or adopting parents

Recognition programs and nationwide visibility as a Wok Star

Additional benefits: pension, holiday, training, cycle scheme

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Strong communication skills and ability to manage labor costs.

Responsibilities

• Support continuous coaching and development of your team.
• Drive restaurant performance and deliver exceptional results.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

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Head Sous Chef of New Openings (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:

Senior Sous Chef | Full Time

Be part of our exciting new opening!

At Wagamama, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate individuality and personality over perfection — we call it be you, be Wagamama. We have three decades of innovation and are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join our journey to nourish from bowl to 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, drive restaurant performance, and deliver exceptional results.

What You Bring:

• Focus on creating a caring, listening environment that celebrates successes and nurtures talent, role modeling a coaching culture.
• Dedication to delivering an excellent guest experience, ensuring dishes meet high standards, and equipping your team with necessary skills and mindset.
• Experience maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards, and understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• A commitment to building a coaching culture, recruiting, and developing your team, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Ability to think quickly and solve problems proactively.

What We Look For:

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, ensuring your team feels supported and heard.
• Experience maintaining high food, health, safety standards, and understanding financial performance including GP and stock control.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team to thrive.
• Passion for creating an inclusive, respectful environment where everyone belongs.
• Problem-solving skills with quick decision-making abilities.

Benefits:

• Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually.
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream.
• Share of tips (tips are guest discretionary and not guaranteed).
• Free food on shift and 50% discount outside work.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expecting or adopting parents.
• Early access to new menus, dry-cleaned chef whites, and exclusive events.
• Recognition programs and nationwide visibility as a Wok Star.
• Additional benefits: pension, holiday, training, cycle scheme, discounts, gym memberships, long service awards.

Be You, Be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*Tips are 100% for the team; they vary by restaurant, are guest discretionary, and not guaranteed or considered wages.