sous chef (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant as a Sous Chef, where you'll inspire a team and ensure high food quality standards. Enjoy biweekly pay, flexible hours, and a £1000 annual bonus. Be part of a diverse environment that values individuality and teamwork.

Benefits

Biweekly pay and tips sharing

Access to earnings before payday

£1000 annual bonus opportunity

Flexible hours

Free shift meals

Family-friendly policies

Uniform provided

Early access to new menus

Wagamama parties and VIP events

Pension and holiday benefits

Qualifications

• Experience managing kitchen line and planning shifts.
• Expert in food quality and standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire kitchen team to maintain high standards.
• Support food safety and understand financial aspects.

Skills

Leadership

Food Safety

Culinary Knowledge

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12.05.2025

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Job Description:

Sous Chef | Full-time

At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. With over 165 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, we are looking for a Sous Chef to join our team and help us nourish both body and soul.

The Role:

As a Sous Chef, you will be a leader passionate about creating a positive environment for guests and team members. You should be an expert in food quality and standards, with excellent culinary knowledge, to lead, engage, and inspire your team.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about supporting and developing their team to maintain high standards
• Has experience managing the kitchen line, planning shifts, and coaching team members
• Supports food safety, health and safety standards, and understands financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs
• Loves celebrating team successes and recognizes individual needs

Benefits:

• Biweekly pay and tips sharing
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• £1000 annual bonus opportunity
• Flexible hours to support side interests
• Free shift meals from our menu and 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Uniform provided for each shift
• Early access to new menus
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• National recognition as a Wok Star

Additional benefits include pension, holiday, training, cycle scheme, 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% distributed to our teams and vary by restaurant. Tips are discretionary and not guaranteed wages.