senior sous chef - Inclusive Company Culture (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant as a Senior Sous Chef in Cheltenham, where individuality and diversity are celebrated. You will lead a kitchen team, ensuring high standards in food preparation while fostering a positive environment. Enjoy a range of benefits including bonuses, flexible pay options, and family-friendly policies.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream

Share of tips

Free food during shifts

50% off outside work for friends and family

26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties and VIP guest events

Pension

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Strong communication skills with a caring approach.

Responsibilities

• Create a caring, supportive environment for the team.
• Maintain high standards in food preparation and team skills.
• Understand kitchen financials including gross profit and stock control.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

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Senior Sous Chef - Inclusive Company Culture (Hiring Immediately), Cheltenham

Client: Wagamama

Location: Cheltenham

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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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 us in our mission to nourish both body and 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 continuous coaching and development, driving restaurant performance and delivering exceptional results.

What You Need To Do:

• Create a caring, supportive environment, celebrating successes and nurturing talent within your team.
• Ensure an excellent guest experience by maintaining high standards in food preparation and team skills.
• Maintain impeccable food, health, and safety standards, and understand the financial aspects of the kitchen, including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• Build a coaching culture, working with the Head Chef on recruitment and ongoing development.
• Be a proactive problem solver, making quick decisions and thinking on your feet.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with a caring approach.
• Experience maintaining high standards of food, health, and safety.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including GP and stock control.
• Ability to manage labour costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team.
• Passion for creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.
• A proactive problem solver capable of quick decision-making.

Benefits:

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Share of tips (tips go directly to our teams)
• Free food during shifts and 50% off outside work for friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Opportunity to try new menus first
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our program

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

Be You, Be Wagamama:

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*100% of tips go directly to our teams. Tips are at guests' discretion and are not guaranteed wages.