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

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

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant group as a Senior Sous Chef in Cambridge, where you'll inspire your team and ensure high standards of food and safety. This role offers a nurturing work culture and numerous benefits, including a bonus scheme and family-friendly policies.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually

Access to up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream

Share of tips

Free shift meals

50% off outside work

Pension scheme

Holiday

Training

Cycle-to-work scheme

Retail and leisure discounts

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of food, health, and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Inspiring leader fostering a positive environment for the team.
• Support ongoing coaching and development of the kitchen team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Adaptability

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12.05.2025

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senior sous chef | full time

At Wagamama, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate individuality and personality, emphasizing being yourself over perfection. We are seeking a senior sous chef to join our team and contribute to 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 ongoing coaching and development of your team, drive restaurant performance, and ensure excellent results.

What we look for |

• Experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance through positive behavior in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, capable of having considerate and supportive conversations.
• Knowledge of maintaining high standards of food, health, and safety.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Ability to build a coaching culture, working with the Head Chef on recruitment and development.
• Problem-solving skills, quick decision-making, and adaptability.

What we offer |

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually
• Access to up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream
• Share of tips (tips go directly to our teams)
• Free shift meals from our menu and 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies
• Early access to new menus
• Provided chef whites for each shift
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• National recognition programs like '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.

*All tips are distributed to our teams; amounts vary by restaurant. Tips are discretionary and not considered wages.