senior sous chef - Diversity Embracing Environment (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join their vibrant team in Peterborough. This role emphasizes leadership, fostering a supportive environment, and delivering exceptional culinary experiences. You will lead a dynamic kitchen team, ensuring high standards in food safety and operational performance. With a focus on personal development and team success, this position offers an exciting opportunity to shape the culinary journey of guests while enjoying industry-leading benefits. If you're passionate about food and leadership, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Access to earnings before payday

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off food outside of work

Family-friendly policies

Opportunity to experience new menus

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Recognition programs

Pension scheme

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the kitchen team to deliver exceptional results.
• Ensure high standards in food safety and financial performance.

Skills

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Food Safety Standards

Financial Performance Understanding

Problem-Solving

Job description

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Senior Sous Chef - Diversity Embracing Environment (Hiring Immediately), Peterborough

Client: Wagamama

Location: Peterborough, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Description:

Role: Senior Sous Chef | Peterborough | Full Time

At Wagamama, we celebrate differences and value personality over perfection. With over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join our team and contribute to nourishing our guests 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 in coaching and developing your team, driving restaurant performance, and delivering exceptional results.

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, ensuring your team feels supported
• Excellent standards in food, health, and safety, with an understanding of financial performance including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs
• Ability to build and nurture a coaching culture within your team
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to make quick decisions

Benefits

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Share of tips (tips go directly to the team)
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside of work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies
• Opportunity to experience new menus first
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties and nationwide recognition programs

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.