senior sous chef - Inclusive and Celebratory Workplace Culture (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join their vibrant team in Peterborough. This role is perfect for someone passionate about creating an inclusive and celebratory workplace culture. You will lead a kitchen team, ensuring high standards of food safety and guest experience while driving performance in a fast-paced environment. With a commitment to nurturing talent and fostering growth, you'll play a crucial role in delivering exceptional results. Enjoy a range of benefits, including a bonus scheme and family-friendly policies, while being part of a company that values personality over perfection.

Benefits

Bonus scheme — up to £3,000 annually

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Tips sharing

Free meal on shift

50% off outside work

Industry-leading family-friendly policies

Early access to new menus

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties with VIP guests

Recognition as a nationwide 'Wok Star'

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive environment for team and guests.
• Ensure dishes meet high standards and support team development.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

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Senior Sous Chef - Inclusive and Celebratory Workplace Culture (Hiring Immediately), Peterborough

Client: Wagamama

Location: Peterborough, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 4

Posted: 08.05.2025

Expiry Date: 22.06.2025

Job Description:

Senior Sous Chef | Full time

At Wagamama, we celebrate differences and value personality over perfection — we call it "Be You, Be Wagamama." With over 165 restaurants, we are seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join our journey to nourish both body and 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 continuous coaching and development, drive restaurant performance, and deliver exceptional results.

What You Bring:

• Focus on creating a caring, supportive environment, celebrating successes, nurturing talent, and role modeling a coaching culture.
• Dedication to delivering an excellent guest experience, ensuring dishes meet high standards and your team is equipped with necessary skills and mindset.
• Experience maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards, and understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Ability to build a coaching culture, working with the Head Chef on recruitment and ongoing development, and fostering personal and professional growth.
• Strong problem-solving skills, quick decision-making, and adaptability.

What We Look For:

• Experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills with genuine, considerate conversations.
• Proven experience in maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit and stock control.
• Experience managing labor costs and reacting to demand changes.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive, respectful environment.
• Forward-thinking problem solver.

Benefits:

• Bonus scheme — up to £3,000 annually
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Tips sharing
• Free meal on shift and 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies (26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents)
• Early access to new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• Recognition as a nationwide "Wok Star"

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 to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant and are at guests' discretion. They are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.