senior sous chef - Inclusive Culinary Culture (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain is looking for a Senior Sous Chef in Cheltenham to lead a kitchen team. The role involves fostering a positive environment, ensuring high standards in food preparation, and managing financial aspects. Benefits include a bonus scheme, access to earnings before payday, and family-friendly policies.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Free food on shift and 50% off outside work

Industry-leading family-friendly policies

Recognition as a nationwide wok star

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Proven ability to uphold food, health, safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Create a caring and supportive environment for team and guests.
• Maintain high standards in dish preparation and team skill development.
• Manage financial performance including GP and stock control.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

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Posted:

12.05.2025

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26.06.2025

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senior sous chef | full time

At wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. With over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join our team and help us nourish from bowl to soul.

The role |

As a Senior Sous Chef, you will be a leader, fostering a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support coaching and developing your team, driving restaurant performance, and delivering exceptional results.

You will |

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

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 the ability to have meaningful conversations and support your team.
• Proven ability to uphold food, health, safety standards, and manage financial performance including GP and stock control.
• Experience managing labor costs and adapting to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.
• Problem-solving skills, with the ability to make quick, effective decisions.

What’s in it for you |

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with wagestream
• Share of tips (tips go directly to the team, varying by restaurant)
• Free food on shift 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 individuals
• First access to new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our recognition program

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 100% distributed to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant, are discretionary, and are not considered wages or guaranteed.