senior sous chef - Inclusive Leadership Culture (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to lead and inspire a dynamic kitchen team. This role emphasizes creating a supportive and inclusive environment while maintaining high standards in food safety and preparation. You will play a key role in driving restaurant performance, coaching your team, and ensuring an exceptional guest experience. With a focus on personal and professional growth, this position offers a unique opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking company that values diversity and individuality. Join us in making a difference from bowl to soul!

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually

Access to earnings before payday

Share of tips

Free shift meals

50% off meals outside work

Family-friendly policies

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Participation in company events

Recognition programs

Pension schemes and discounts

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of kitchen financials and food safety.

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive environment for the team and guests.
• Maintain high standards for food preparation and team skills.

Skills

Team Leadership

Food Safety and Hygiene

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Financial Management

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08.05.2025

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22.06.2025

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Job Description:

senior sous chef | full time

At wagamama, we celebrate diversity and individuality. With over 165 restaurants, we are seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join our team and contribute to our mission to nourish from bowl to soul.

The role |

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

We are looking for someone who |

• Creates a caring and supportive environment, celebrating successes and nurturing talent, role modeling a coaching culture.
• Ensures an exceptional guest experience, maintaining high standards for food preparation and team skills.
• Maintains food, health, and safety standards, understands financial metrics like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Builds a coaching culture, working with the Head Chef on recruitment and development, fostering growth within the team.
• Is a proactive problem solver, capable of quick decision-making.

We seek candidates who |

• Have experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
• Are strong communicators, ensuring their team feels supported and heard.
• Maintain high standards in food safety and hygiene.
• Understand kitchen financials, including gross profit and stock management.
• Manage labor costs effectively, adapting to changing demands.
• Inspire and engage their team to grow professionally and personally.
• Are committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment.
• Are forward-thinking, quick decision-makers.

Benefits for you |

• Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually.
• Access to up to 30% of earnings before payday via wagestream.
• Share of tips.
• Free shift meals from our menu, with 50% off outside work to share with friends and family.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents.
• First to try new menus.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift.
• Participation in wagamama parties and events.
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our program.

Additional benefits include pension schemes, 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.

*Tips are 100% for our teams, vary by restaurant, and are at guests' discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.