senior sous chef - Diverse and Inclusive Culture (Hiring Immediately)

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 creating a supportive and inclusive environment while ensuring exceptional food quality and guest experiences. As a leader, you'll drive performance, nurture talent, and uphold the highest standards of food safety and financial management. With a strong focus on coaching and development, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a vibrant culinary setting. Join a forward-thinking company that values individuality and celebrates success.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £3,000/year

Access to earnings before payday

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off food outside work

26 weeks full pay for parents

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties and VIP events

Recognition program

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive environment for team and guests.
• Maintain high standards in dish preparation and safety.

Skills

Kitchen Leadership

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

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Senior Sous Chef - Diverse and Inclusive Culture (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 seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join our journey to nourish from bowl to soul.

The role |

As a Senior Sous Chef, you'll be an inspirational leader, fostering a positive environment for your team and guests. Support continuous coaching and development, drive restaurant performance, and deliver exceptional results.

What you |

• Focus on creating a caring, listening environment, celebrating successes, nurturing talent, and role modeling a coaching culture.
• Ensure an excellent guest experience, maintaining high standards in dish preparation and team skills.
• Maintain impeccable food, health, and safety standards, understand financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• Build a coaching culture, participate in recruitment and development, and foster professional growth.
• Be a proactive problem solver, quick to make decisions.

What we look for |

• Experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, caring and supportive leadership.
• Experience in maintaining high standards of food, safety, and financial management.
• Ability to manage labour costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage the team.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive, respectful environment.
• Problem-solving skills and quick decision-making abilities.

Wok’s in it for you |

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000/year
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Share of tips (tips are guest discretionary and vary by restaurant)
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy: 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Early access to new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties and VIP events
• Recognition program as a nationwide Wok Star

Additional benefits include pension scheme, holidays, training, cycle-to-work scheme, discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, Be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*100% of tips go to our teams. Tips are discretionary, vary by restaurant, and are not guaranteed wages.