Head Culinary Development Chef (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to lead and inspire a kitchen team in Gloucester. In this full-time role, you will cultivate a caring and inclusive environment while ensuring high standards in food preparation and guest experience. With a focus on continuous coaching and development, you will play a pivotal role in driving restaurant performance. Enjoy a range of benefits including a bonus scheme, access to earnings before payday, and generous discounts. If you are passionate about culinary excellence and team leadership, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Access to earnings before payday

Free food on shift

50% off food outside work

Industry-leading family-friendly policies

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Company parties

Nationwide recognition programs

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Strong focus on food safety and financial performance.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for team and guests.
• Drive restaurant performance and deliver excellent results.

Skills

Team Leadership

Food Safety

Financial Management

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Job description

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Head Culinary Development Chef (Hiring Immediately), Gloucester

Client: Wagamama

Location: Gloucester, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views:

3

Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

Job Description:

Senior Sous Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, we celebrate differences and value personality over perfection. With over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join us on our journey to nourish both body and soul.

The Role

As a Senior Sous Chef, you will be an inspirational leader, creating a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support continuous coaching and development, driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

What You Bring

• Focus on creating a caring and listening environment, celebrating successes, and nurturing talent within your team.
• Dedication to ensuring an exceptional guest experience and high standards in food preparation.
• Experience in maintaining spotless food, health, and safety standards, and understanding financial performance including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Ability to build a coaching culture, recruit, and develop your team.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to make quick decisions.

What We Look For

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with a caring and supportive approach.
• Proven experience in food safety, financial management, and team leadership.
• Passion for creating an inclusive and engaging environment.

Wagamama’s Benefits

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually.
• Access to earnings before payday via Wagestream.
• Tips share.
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies.
• First access to new menus.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites.
• Company parties and nationwide recognition programs.

Additional benefits include pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle schemes, discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be You, Be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of Disability Confident.

*Tips are 100% for the team and vary by restaurant. Tips are discretionary and not guaranteed as wages.