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

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain in Peterborough is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to inspire their kitchen team and maintain high standards in food quality and safety. This role offers a nurturing and inclusive work culture with numerous benefits, including bonuses and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Bonus scheme—up to £3,000 annually

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Share of tips

Free food on shift

Industry-leading family-friendly policies

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Recognition as a nationwide wok star

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a head chef or senior sous chef.
• Proven ability to maintain high standards in food, health, and safety.

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive environment for your team and guests.
• Drive restaurant performance and achieve excellent results.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

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

Client: wagamama

Location: peterborough, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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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, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate differences and value personality over perfection—it's all about being you. We are seeking a senior sous chef to join us on our journey to nourish from bowl to 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 to help your team excel, while driving restaurant performance and achieving excellent results.

What we look for:

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a head chef or senior sous chef, driving performance in a fast-paced, complex environment.
• Strong communication skills with genuine conversations that ensure your team feels heard and supported.
• Proven ability to maintain high standards in food, health, and safety.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage the team, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Ability to think quickly and solve problems proactively.

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 team members).
• Free food on shift from our menu, with 50% off outside work to treat 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 with VIP guests throughout the year.
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our program.

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 paid directly to our teams; amounts vary by restaurant. Tips are at guest discretion, not considered wages, and are not guaranteed.