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

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

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant as a Senior Sous Chef in Peterborough, where you will inspire your team and ensure exceptional guest experiences. This full-time role offers a supportive environment and opportunities for personal growth. Enjoy various benefits, including a bonus scheme and family-friendly policies.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000/year

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Free food on shift

50% off outside work for friends and family

26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant parents

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

National recognition program: 'Wok Star'

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Strong communication skills with genuine care and consideration.

Responsibilities

• Creating a positive environment for team and guests.
• Ensuring high standards in dish preparation and team skills.
• Maintaining food safety standards and understanding kitchen financials.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

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

Client: Wagamama

Location: Peterborough, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

Job Description:

Senior Sous Chef | 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 help us 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 continuous coaching and development of your team, drive restaurant performance, and ensure excellent results.

Responsibilities include:

• Creating a positive environment where your team feels cared for and supported, celebrating successes, nurturing talent, and role modeling a coaching culture.
• Ensuring an exceptional guest experience by maintaining high standards in dish preparation and team skills.
• Maintaining spotless food, health, and safety standards, and understanding kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Building a coaching culture, working with the Head Chef on recruitment and development, and fostering personal and professional growth.
• Being a forward-thinking problem solver, able to make quick 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 genuine care and consideration.
• Experience maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including GP and stock control.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams.
• Passion for creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and they belong.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to think on your feet.

Benefits:

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000/year bonus opportunity.
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream.
• Share of tips (tips go directly to the team, vary by restaurant).
• Free food on shift, 50% off outside work for friends and family.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy: 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents.
• Opportunity to try new menus first.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift.
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events.
• National recognition program: "Wok Star".

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.

*Tips are entirely at guests' discretion and are not guaranteed or considered wages. 100% of tips go to the team, but amounts vary by restaurant.