senior sous chef (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Senior Sous Chef to lead their kitchen team in Gloucester. This full-time role emphasizes individuality and diversity, where you will inspire your team to excel while ensuring exceptional guest experiences. You will be responsible for maintaining high food and safety standards, managing kitchen financials, and fostering a coaching culture. Enjoy a variety of perks including a bonus scheme, free meals, and family-friendly policies. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are dedicated to nurturing talent, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Bonus scheme — up to £3,000 annually

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 provided

Recognition as a nationwide wok star

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Strong communication skills to support and engage the team.

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive environment for your team and guests.
• Ensure every dish meets high standards and empower your team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Food Safety Standards

Kitchen Financials

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

gloucester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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Job Description:

senior sous chef | full time

At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity, valuing personality over perfection — we call it be you, be wagamama. With over 165 restaurants, we are seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join our team and contribute to nourishing both body and soul.

The role |

As a Senior Sous Chef, you will be an inspiring leader, fostering a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support continuous coaching and development of your team to excel while driving restaurant performance and achieving excellent results.

If you |

• Focus on creating a positive environment where your team feels valued and listened to, celebrating successes and nurturing talent, role-modeling a coaching culture within management.
• Are committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences, ensuring every dish meets high standards and empowering your team with necessary skills and mindset.
• Have experience maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards, and understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, proactively spotting opportunities.
• Are dedicated to building a coaching culture, working closely with your Head Chef on recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Are a proactive problem solver, capable of making quick, effective decisions.

What we look for |

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef, driving performance in a fast-paced, complex environment.
• Strong communication skills, capable of genuine, considerate conversations that ensure your team feels supported.
• Proven experience in maintaining high standards of food, health, and safety.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including GP and stock control.
• Ability to manage labor costs effectively and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams to thrive and develop in their careers.
• Passion for creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.
• A forward-thinking, quick decision-maker and problem solver.

Wag’s in it for you |

• Bonus scheme — up to £3,000 annually.
• Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with Wagestream.
• Share of tips (note: tips are at guests’ discretion and vary by restaurant; they are not considered wages).
• Free food on shift from our menu, with 50% off outside work to share with friends and family.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents.
• Be among the first to try our new menus.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided for each shift.
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events throughout the year.
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our program.

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

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of Disability Confident.