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

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

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant as a Senior Sous Chef in Gloucester, where individuality and diversity are celebrated. You will lead a kitchen team, ensuring high standards of food safety and inspiring your team. Enjoy various benefits including a bonus scheme and flexible working policies.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 per year

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Free food on shift

50% off outside work

Family-friendly policies

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties and VIP guest events

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive environment for the team and guests.
• Drive restaurant performance and deliver exceptional results.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-Solving

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Senior Sous Chef - Inclusive and Diverse Work Culture (Hiring Immediately), Gloucester

Client: Wagamama

Location: Gloucester, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 4

Posted: 12.05.2025

Expiry Date: 26.06.2025

Job Description:

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 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, drive restaurant performance, and deliver exceptional results.

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 having genuine conversations that ensure your team feels heard and supported.
• Proven experience maintaining high standards of food, health, and safety.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team to grow professionally and personally.
• Passion for creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and they belong.
• Forward-thinking problem-solving skills, able to make quick decisions on your feet.

Benefits:

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 per year
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Share of tips (tips are at guest discretion and vary by restaurant)
• Free food on shift from our menu, with 50% off outside work to treat friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Opportunity to experience new menus first
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every 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 proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

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