senior sous chef - celebrate individuality and creativity in culinary leadership (Hiring Immedi[...]

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to lead a dynamic kitchen team in Cheltenham. This role emphasizes individuality and creativity, offering the chance to inspire and nurture talent while ensuring high standards of food and guest experience. With a focus on leadership and problem-solving, you'll play a crucial role in driving restaurant performance. Enjoy a vibrant work culture, generous perks, and the opportunity to make a significant impact in a renowned culinary environment. If you're passionate about food and leadership, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Access to earnings before payday

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off outside work

Family-friendly policies

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties and VIP events

Pension scheme

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong focus on food safety and health standards.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for team and guests.
• Support coaching and developing team members.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Food Safety Standards

Kitchen Financial Management

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Senior Sous Chef - Celebrate Individuality and Creativity in Culinary Leadership (Hiring Immediately), Cheltenham

Client: Wagamama

Location: Cheltenham

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 difference and individuality. 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 in coaching and developing your team to excel while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

What You Bring

• A focus on creating a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes and nurturing talent.
• Dedication to ensuring an excellent guest experience, with dishes prepared to high standards.
• Experience in maintaining food, health, and safety standards, understanding kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• A commitment to fostering a coaching culture and supporting personal and professional growth within your team.
• A forward-thinking problem solver, capable of quick decision-making.

What We Look For

• Experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to have meaningful conversations with your team.
• Experience in maintaining high standards of food, health, safety, and financial performance.
• Ability to manage labor costs and react to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team.
• Passion for creating an inclusive and respectful environment.
• Problem-solving skills and agility in decision-making.

What’s In It For You

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000/year bonus opportunity.
• Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with Wagestream.
• Share of tips (100% goes to our teams; tips are discretionary and not guaranteed).
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies.
• Opportunity to experience new menus first.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided.
• Wagamama parties and VIP events.
• National recognition as a Wok Star.

Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle to work, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be You, Be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*Tips vary by restaurant; all tips are discretionary and go directly to the team, not considered wages.