Senior Sous Chef

Mowgli Street Food; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday

Enhanced family leave

40-45h week contracts

Birthday off

Child's first day off

Pupternity

Flexible pay

International trips

Festive holidays off

Health plan

Free meals

50% employee discount

Career growth

Job summary

Mowgli Street Food in Cheltenham (Brewery Quarter) is seeking a hands-on Senior Sous Chef to join a fast-paced kitchen and lead across all sections. You will be confident, proactive, and ready to support the team to achieve service goals.

Bring your drive and contribute to the growth of a growing restaurant group recognised for great places to work. This role offers progression opportunities within Mowgli’s expanding family.

Qualifications

• Experience as a senior chef in a busy kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on Senior Sous Chef across all sections in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Support the team, report equipment issues, and jump in when needed.

Job description

Brewery Quarter, Cheltenham

Here atMowgliwe arerecognisedas a Sunday Times ‘Bestplacesto Work’andhave been forthirdconsecutive yearsand awarded one of the 'Best Companies' to work for in the UK four years in a row,and we arelooking for a Senior Sous Chef to join the team.

Founded by Nisha Katona in 2014, Mowgli has continued its growth and aspires for the restaurant chain to become the national voice for Indian Street Food, enriching lives wherever she goes.

Benefits:

• 30 dayspaid holiday + enhanced family leave
• Management contracts between 40-45hours per week
• Birthday & child’s first school day off
• Pupternity – flexible working when you get a new dog!
• Flexible pay and savings schemes
• Life-changing international trips
• Festive holidays off
• Medicash Health Plan to support dental, opticaland medical expenses for you and your family
• Free meals on shift + 50% employee discount
• Clear career paths and an investment into your development

The Role:

We’re looking for a hands-on Senior Sous Chef who thrives in a fast-paced kitchen, supports the team, and steps up with confidence. You’ll be comfortable across all sections, quick to spot and report equipment issues, and always ready to jump in wherever needed. You love contributing to team goals, communicating with FOH and management and you’ve got a serious appetite for progression.

Bring your skill. Bring your drive. Grow your future with Mowgli.

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