senior sous chef - Emphasis on Personal Growth and Team Development (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player in the culinary field is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join their vibrant team in Cheltenham. This role emphasizes personal growth and team development, where you will inspire and lead a dedicated kitchen team. You will be responsible for maintaining high food safety standards, driving restaurant performance, and ensuring an outstanding guest experience. With a focus on nurturing talent and fostering a positive work culture, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact while enjoying excellent benefits, including a generous bonus scheme and family-friendly policies. If you are passionate about culinary excellence and team leadership, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday via wagestream

Share of tips

Free shift meals

50% off meals outside work

26 weeks full pay for expectant individuals

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties with VIP guests

Nationwide recognition as a wok star

Pension scheme and holiday benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and commitment to high food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive environment for team and guests, ensuring high standards.
• Support continuous coaching and development of kitchen staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Education

Experience as Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef

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Posted:

08.05.2025

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22.06.2025

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senior sous chef | full time

At wagamama, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate individuality and diversity. We value personality over perfection—our motto is be you, be wagamama. We are seeking a senior sous chef to join us on our journey to nourish from bowl to soul.

The role |

As a senior sous chef, you will be an inspirational leader, fostering a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support continuous coaching and development, drive restaurant performance, and deliver excellent results.

We look for |

• Someone who creates a positive environment where the team feels cared for and valued, celebrating successes and nurturing talent, role modeling a coaching culture.
• An individual committed to delivering an outstanding guest experience, ensuring every dish meets high standards, and empowering the team with necessary skills and mindset.
• Experience in maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards, and understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, with proactive problem-solving skills.
• A leader who fosters personal and professional growth within the team, with a strong focus on recruitment and ongoing development.
• A forward-thinking problem solver, quick to adapt and make decisions.

Qualifications |

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a head chef or senior sous chef in a fast-paced, complex environment.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of having genuine conversations with consideration and support.
• Proven experience in maintaining high standards of food safety, health, and safety.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit and stock management.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Inspiring leadership that motivates and engages the team to flourish.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and belongs.

Benefits |

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday via wagestream
• Share of tips (tips are guest discretionary and not guaranteed)
• Free shift meals from our menu plus 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting individuals
• Early access to new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• Nationwide 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.

*100% of tips go to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant and are at guest discretion; they are not considered wages or guaranteed.