senior sous chef - Be you, be wagamama: Celebrate your individuality in a non-conformist work c[...]

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

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Senior Sous Chef to lead a dynamic kitchen team in a vibrant restaurant environment. This role emphasizes the importance of creating a positive atmosphere where team members feel valued and motivated. You will be responsible for maintaining high standards in food preparation, ensuring guest satisfaction, and managing kitchen performance. With a commitment to inclusivity and respect, this position offers an exciting opportunity to influence a thriving culinary culture. Join a company that celebrates individuality and fosters personal growth through dedicated training and development.

Benefits

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off food outside work

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

Access to earnings before payday

Pension scheme

Training opportunities

Cycle-to-work scheme

Discounted gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for your team and guests.
• Ensure high standards in dish preparation and team skills.
• Maintain food safety and health standards.

Skills

Kitchen Leadership

Communication Skills

Food Safety Standards

Financial Acumen

Problem Solving

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Senior Sous Chef - Be You, Be Wagamama: Celebrate Your Individuality in a Non-Conformist Work Culture (Hiring Immediately), Peterborough

Client: Wagamama

Location: Peterborough, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

Job Description:

Senior Sous Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate difference and appreciate personality over perfection — we call it "Be You, Be Wagamama". 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.

What You Will Do:

• Focus on creating a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes, and nurturing talent.
• Ensure an excellent guest experience by maintaining high standards in dish preparation and team skills.
• Maintain spotless food, health, and safety standards, and understand financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• Build a coaching culture within your team, working closely with the Head Chef on recruitment and development.
• Be a proactive problem solver, able to think quickly and make decisions on the spot.

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 a caring approach.
• Experience in maintaining high standards of food safety and health standards.
• Financial acumen regarding kitchen performance, GP, and stock control.
• Ability to manage labour costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive and respectful environment.
• Quick thinking and problem-solving skills.

Benefits:

• Share of tips
• Free food on shift (anything from our menu) plus 50% off outside work to share with friends and family
• First access to new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• Access to up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream

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

Be You, Be Wagamama

**If successful in the interview, you will attend a 7-week training in the UK, with all travel and accommodation covered.**

*Tips are at guests' discretion and are not guaranteed or considered wages.*