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

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

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant as a Senior Sous Chef, where you will inspire your team and ensure exceptional guest experiences. You'll foster a positive kitchen environment, maintain high food safety standards, and drive performance. Enjoy a range of benefits, including a bonus scheme and family-friendly policies, while being part of an inclusive workplace culture.

Benefits

Bonus scheme—up to £3,000 annually.

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday.

Free food on shift.

50% discount outside work for friends and family.

Industry-leading family-friendly policies.

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Strong communication skills to support the team.
• Understanding of kitchen financials and food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Create a supportive environment and nurture talent.
• Ensure high standards in dish preparation and guest experience.
• Manage kitchen financials and labor costs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

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12.05.2025

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senior sous chef | full time

At Wagamama, we celebrate differences and value personality over perfection—it's all about being yourself, be you, be wagamama. With over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join us in our mission to nourish from bowl to soul.

The role |

As a Senior Sous Chef, you will be an inspirational leader, fostering a positive environment for both your team and guests. You will support continuous coaching and development of your team to excel while driving restaurant performance and achieving excellent results.

What you will do |

• Create a caring and supportive environment, celebrating successes and nurturing talent, role modeling a coaching culture within management.
• Ensure an exceptional guest experience by maintaining high standards in dish preparation, either personally or through your team.
• Maintain spotless food, health, and safety standards; understand financial aspects such as gross profit, stock control, and labor costs; proactively spot opportunities for improvement.
• Build a coaching culture, working with the Head Chef on recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Be a proactive problem solver, capable of quick thinking and decision-making.

What we look for |

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef, with a focus on performance and positive behavior in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, able to have meaningful conversations, ensuring your team feels supported.
• Experience maintaining high standards in food, health, and safety.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit and stock control.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team to thrive.
• Passion for creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.
• A forward-thinking problem solver, quick on your feet.

Benefits |

• Bonus scheme—up to £3,000 annually.
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream.
• Share of tips (tips are guest discretionary, vary by restaurant, and are not guaranteed wages).
• Free food on shift, 50% discount outside work for friends and family.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents.
• First access to new menus.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift.
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events.
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our program.

Additional benefits include pension, holidays, 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.