senior sous chef - Diverse and Inclusive Culture (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Sous Chef, where your leadership will inspire a diverse team. This role offers a unique opportunity to cultivate a caring culture while ensuring exceptional guest experiences and maintaining high food safety standards. Enjoy a vibrant work environment with industry-leading benefits, including a generous bonus scheme and flexible working arrangements. Elevate your culinary career in a dynamic setting that values personality and inclusivity, making every day a chance to shine and grow.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Access to earnings before payday

Share of tips

Free shift food

Family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

National recognition as a 'Wok Star'

Pension scheme

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills to engage and support the team.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for the team and guests.
• Drive restaurant performance and achieve excellent results.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Food safety standards

Financial management

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Senior Sous Chef - Diverse and Inclusive Culture (Hiring Immediately), Cambridge

Client: Wagamama

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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 value personality over perfection. We are seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join our team and contribute to our mission 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 coaching and developing your team to excel while driving restaurant performance and achieving excellent results.

We Look For:

• A leader who fosters a caring and listening environment, nurturing talent and role-modeling a coaching culture.
• Someone dedicated to delivering exceptional guest experiences and maintaining high standards in food, health, safety, and financial performance.
• An individual focused on building a coaching culture, recruitment, ongoing development, and personal growth within the team.
• A forward-thinking problem solver who makes quick, effective decisions.

Qualifications:

• 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 engage and support your team.
• Proven experience in maintaining high standards of food, health, safety, and financial management.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage the team, fostering inclusivity and respect.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to think on your feet.

What We Offer:

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000/year
• Access to up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Share of tips (tips vary by restaurant, at guest discretion)
• Free shift food from our menu + 50% outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy (26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents)
• Opportunity to experience new menus first
• 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, 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 considered wages or guaranteed.