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

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant group is seeking a Senior Sous Chef in Gloucester. This role involves leading a kitchen team, ensuring high food standards, and fostering a supportive environment. Join a diverse workplace that values individuality and offers competitive benefits.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually.

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday.

Free food on shift.

Industry-leading family-friendly policy.

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided.

National recognition as a wok star.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a head chef or senior sous chef.
• Strong communication skills to ensure team support.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for your team and guests.
• Support continuous coaching and development of your team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

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senior sous chef - Inclusive and Diverse Workplace Culture (Hiring Immediately), gloucester

Client:

wagamama

Location:

gloucester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

3

Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

Job Description:

senior sous chef | full time

Three decades of acting different, we don’t conform; we celebrate differences. Appreciating personality over perfection – we call it be you, be wagamama. With over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a senior sous chef to join us on our journey to nourish from bowl to soul.

The role |

As a senior sous chef, you’ll be an inspirational leader, creating 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 delivering excellent results.

What we look for |

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a head chef or senior sous chef, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, with genuine conversations that ensure your team feels heard and supported.
• Experience maintaining high standards in food, health, and safety.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Ability to build a coaching culture, focusing on recruitment and ongoing development.
• Proactive problem-solving skills, able to make quick decisions on your feet.

Benefits |

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually.
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream.
• Share of tips (tips vary by restaurant and are discretionary).
• Free food on shift, including menu items, with 50% off outside work to share with friends and family.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy: 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents.
• Early access to new menus.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift.
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events throughout the year.
• National recognition as a 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 the Disability Confident scheme.

*Tips are entirely discretionary and vary by restaurant; they are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.