senior sous chef - Inclusive Company Culture (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain is looking for a Senior Sous Chef in Cambridge. The role involves leading a kitchen team, ensuring high standards of food preparation, and fostering a supportive work environment. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and communication skills, financial acumen, and a commitment to inclusivity. Attractive benefits include a bonus scheme, free meals, and family-friendly policies.

Benefits

Bonus scheme—up to £3,000 annually

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Free food on shift

50% off outside work for friends and family

26 weeks full pay for expectant parents

Cycle-to-work schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Proven experience in maintaining high standards of food, health, and safety.

Responsibilities

• Support continuous coaching and development of your team.
• Ensure an excellent guest experience by maintaining high standards.
• Maintain food, health, and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Financial Acumen

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12.05.2025

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26.06.2025

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senior sous chef | full time

At Wagamama, we celebrate difference and value personality over perfection—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 of your team, drive restaurant performance, and deliver exceptional results.

What you |

• Focus on creating a caring and supportive environment, celebrating successes, and nurturing talent within your team, role-modeling a coaching culture.
• Ensure an excellent guest experience by maintaining high standards in dish preparation and team skill development.
• Maintain impeccable food, health, and safety standards, and understand the financial aspects of the kitchen, including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• Build a coaching culture, working with your Head Chef on recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Be a proactive problem solver, able to think quickly and make informed decisions.

What we look for |

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced, complex environment.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to have meaningful conversations that support and support your team.
• Proven experience in maintaining high standards of food, health, and safety.
• Financial acumen regarding kitchen performance, GP, and stock management.
• Ability to manage labour costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Inspiring leadership qualities that motivate and engage your team.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.
• Forward-thinking problem-solving skills.

Wok’s in it for you |

• Bonus scheme—up to £3,000 annually.
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream.
• Share of tips.
• Free food on shift from our menu, with 50% off outside work for friends and family.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents.
• Opportunity to try our new menus first.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift.
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events throughout the year.
• Recognition as a nationwide Wok Star through our national recognition program.

Additional benefits include pension schemes, holiday entitlement, training programs, cycle-to-work schemes, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of Disability Confident.

*Please note: 100% of tips go to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant and are discretionary; they are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.