senior sous chef - Inclusive Culinary Culture (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to foster a positive kitchen environment while ensuring high food quality and safety standards. The ideal candidate will lead a team, drive performance, and maintain financial controls. Join us to celebrate diversity and individuality in a dynamic culinary setting.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually.

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream.

Free food on shift.

50% off outside work for friends and family.

Industry-leading family-friendly policies.

Early access to new menus.

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift.

Recognition as a nationwide 'Wok Star'.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven experience in maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Creating a caring and supportive environment for the team.
• Maintaining high standards in food quality and safety.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

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senior sous chef - Inclusive Culinary Culture (Hiring Immediately), cambridge

Client: wagamama

Location: Cambridge

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 4

Posted: 12.05.2025

Expiry Date: 26.06.2025

Job Description:

Senior Sous Chef | Full-time

At Wagamama, we celebrate diversity and individuality. With over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join us in our mission to nourish both body and 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 continuous coaching and development of your team to achieve excellence, while driving restaurant performance and delivering outstanding results.

Responsibilities include:

• Creating a caring and supportive environment, celebrating successes, nurturing talent, and role modeling a coaching culture.
• Ensuring an exceptional guest experience by maintaining high standards in food quality and safety, and equipping your team with necessary skills and mindset.
• Maintaining spotless food, health, and safety standards; understanding financial aspects such as gross profit, stock control, and labor costs; proactively spotting opportunities for improvement.
• Building a strong team through recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Being a proactive problem solver, capable of quick decision-making.

What we look for:

• Experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to have meaningful conversations with your team.
• Proven experience in maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene.
• 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.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive, respectful environment.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to think quickly.

Benefits:

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually.
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream.
• Share of tips (tips go directly to the team).
• Free food on shift, 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.
• Early access to new menus.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift.
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events.
• Recognition as a nationwide 'Wok Star'.

Additional benefits include pension scheme, 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.

*All tips are paid directly to the team. Tips vary by restaurant and are at guests’ discretion; they are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.