senior sous chef - Inclusive and Celebratory Workplace Culture (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a vibrant and inclusive workplace as a Senior Sous Chef! In this dynamic role, you will lead a passionate kitchen team, ensuring exceptional guest experiences while maintaining high food safety standards. With a focus on nurturing talent and fostering a positive atmosphere, you'll be instrumental in driving performance and innovation. Enjoy benefits like a generous bonus scheme, early earnings access, and industry-leading family-friendly policies. This is your chance to be part of a forward-thinking company that values individuality and celebrates diversity.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Access to Wagestream

Share of tips

Free on-shift food

Discounts for friends and family

Family-friendly policies

Provided chef whites

Exclusive events

Recognition programs

Training and holidays

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive environment for team and guests.
• Drive restaurant performance and ensure high standards.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

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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, we celebrate individuality and diversity, valuing personality over perfection. With over 165 restaurants, we are seeking 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 inspiring leader, fostering a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support ongoing coaching and development of your team, drive restaurant performance, and ensure excellent results.

What You Bring |

• A focus on creating a caring and positive environment, nurturing talent, and role modeling a coaching culture.
• Dedication to providing an exceptional guest experience, ensuring dishes meet high standards.
• Experience in maintaining food, health, and safety standards, and understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Ability to build a coaching culture, recruit, and develop team members.
• Problem-solving skills, quick decision-making, and adaptability.

What We Look For |

• Experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, caring and considerate leadership.
• Experience in maintaining standards and managing financial performance.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams.
• Commitment to inclusivity and respect within the team.
• Problem-solving skills and quick decision-making abilities.

What’s In It For You |

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually.
• Access to Wagestream for early earnings.
• Share of tips.
• Free on-shift food and discounts for friends and family.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies.
• Opportunity to try new menus first.
• Provided chef whites and exclusive events.
• Recognition programs and nationwide visibility.

We also offer pension schemes, holidays, training, discounts, and awards.

Be You, Be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*Tips are at guest discretion, vary by restaurant, and are not guaranteed wages.