Restaurant Performance Chef (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Ein innovatives Unternehmen sucht einen Senior Sous Chef, um ein neues Restaurant zu eröffnen. In dieser spannenden Rolle sind Sie für die Führung eines dynamischen Küchenteams verantwortlich und sorgen für eine positive, inklusive Atmosphäre. Sie werden die Qualität der Speisen sicherstellen, das Team coachen und entwickeln sowie die finanziellen Aspekte des Küchenbetriebs überwachen. Mit einem attraktiven Bonusprogramm und zahlreichen Vorteilen bietet diese Position die Möglichkeit, in einem kreativen Umfeld zu arbeiten und Ihre Karriere voranzutreiben.

Benefits

Bonusprogramm bis zu £3,000 jährlich

Zugang zu 30% des Einkommens vor dem Zahltag

Kostenlose Mahlzeiten während der Schicht

50% Rabatt außerhalb der Arbeit für Freunde und Familie

26 Wochen volles Gehalt für werdende Eltern

Kostenlose Reinigung der Kochkleidung

Jährliche Wagamama-Partys

Pensionsplan

Urlaubsanspruch

Fitnessstudio-Mitgliedschaften

Qualifications

• Erfahrung in der Führung eines Küchenteams als Head Chef oder Senior Sous Chef.
• Starke Kommunikationsfähigkeiten und Teamführung.

Responsibilities

• Schaffung einer positiven Arbeitsumgebung für das Team.
• Sicherstellung eines hervorragenden Gästeerlebnisses durch hohe Standards.

Skills

Küchenführung

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Lebensmittelsicherheit

Finanzmanagement

Problemlösungsfähigkeiten

Job description

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Restaurant Performance Chef (Hiring Immediately), Cambridge

Client: wagamama

Location: Cambridge

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 2

Posted: 08.05.2025

Expiry Date: 22.06.2025

Job Description:

Senior Sous Chef | Full Time

Be part of our exciting new opening!

At wagamama, we celebrate difference and value personality over perfection — we call it be you, be wagamama. 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 in coaching and developing your team to excel, while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

Responsibilities include:

• Creating a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes, and nurturing talent.
• Ensuring an excellent guest experience with dishes prepared to high standards, supporting your team with necessary skills and mindset.
• Maintaining spotless food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• Building a coaching culture within your team, working with the Head Chef on recruitment and development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Being a proactive problem solver, capable of quick decision-making.

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, with the ability to have considerate and supportive conversations.
• Experience maintaining high standards of food safety, health, and safety.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including GP and stock control.
• Ability to manage labour costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage the team.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and belongs.
• A forward-thinking problem solver who can think on their feet.

Wok’s in it for you |

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually.
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream.
• Share of tips (tips vary by restaurant and are at guests' discretion).
• Free food on shift from our menu, and 50% off outside work for friends and family.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy: 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents.
• Opportunity to experience our new menus first.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift.
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year.
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our national recognition program.

Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday, 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 and are at guests' discretion. Tips are not guaranteed wages.