senior sous chef - Emphasis on Personal Growth and Team Development (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join their vibrant team in Peterborough. This role emphasizes personal growth and team development, allowing you to foster a positive kitchen environment while ensuring exceptional guest experiences. You will lead a passionate team, uphold high food safety standards, and manage kitchen performance effectively. With a commitment to inclusivity and support, this position offers exciting benefits, including a generous bonus scheme and industry-leading family-friendly policies. If you thrive in a dynamic setting and are ready to inspire others, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually

Access to earnings before payday

Share of tips

Free shift food

50% discount outside of work

Family-friendly policies

Early access to new menus

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with a caring approach.

Responsibilities

• Create a supportive environment and nurture talent within your team.
• Ensure high standards in dish preparation and team skills.

Skills

Kitchen Leadership

Communication Skills

Food Safety Standards

Financial Acumen

Problem Solving

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wagamama

Location:

peterborough, United Kingdom

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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Job Description:

senior sous chef | full time

At Wagamama, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate individuality and diversity. We prioritize personality over perfection — be yourself, be wagamama. 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 inspiring leader, fostering a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support ongoing coaching and development of your team and drive restaurant performance to achieve excellent results.

Responsibilities include:

• Creating a caring and supportive environment, celebrating successes, and nurturing talent within your team.
• Ensuring an exceptional guest experience by maintaining high standards in dish preparation and team skills.
• Upholding food, health, and safety standards; understanding financial metrics like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Building a coaching culture, working closely with the head chef on recruitment and development.
• Being a proactive problem solver, making quick and effective decisions.

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 and supportive approach.
• Proven ability to maintain high standards in food safety and hygiene.
• Financial acumen regarding kitchen performance, including GP and stock management.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams to grow professionally.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive, respectful, and supportive workplace.
• A forward-thinking approach to problem-solving and decision-making.

Benefits:

• Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually
• Access to up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream
• Share of tips (tips are guest discretion and vary by restaurant)
• Free shift food from our menu and 50% discount outside of work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Early access to new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• Nationwide recognition as a wok star through our program

Additional benefits include pension, holiday, training, cycle to work, 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 directly to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant and are at guests' discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.