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

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

Job summary

Join Wagamama as a Senior Sous Chef in Cheltenham, where you'll lead a dynamic team in a vibrant kitchen. Embrace individuality and diversity while driving performance and maintaining high standards. Enjoy a supportive culture with numerous benefits, including a bonus scheme and family-friendly policies.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Free shift meals and 50% off outside work

26 weeks full pay for expectant or adopting parents

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Pension scheme

Holiday

Training

Cycle-to-work scheme

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Strong communication skills and feedback abilities.
• Understanding of kitchen financials.

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive environment for team and guests.
• Support coaching and development of the team.
• Drive restaurant performance and ensure results.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

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12.05.2025

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senior sous chef | full time

At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. With over 165 restaurants, we are seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join our team and contribute to our mission 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 ongoing coaching and development of your team, drive restaurant performance, and ensure excellent results.

We look for |

• Leadership experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment, driving performance through positive actions.
• Strong communication skills, providing considerate and caring feedback to your team.
• Experience maintaining high standards of food safety and health standards.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• Ability to build a coaching culture, recruiting and developing talent.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to make quick decisions.

What we offer |

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually.
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream.
• Share of tips.
• Free shift meals from our menu and 50% off outside work.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay for expectant or adopting parents.
• First access to new menus.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift.
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events.
• National recognition as a 'Wok Star'.

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

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*All tips are paid directly to staff. Tips vary by restaurant and are at guest discretion; they are not considered wages or guaranteed.