senior sous chef - Nurturing and Inclusive Work 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. Lead a kitchen team, foster a nurturing environment, and ensure high standards of food and safety. Enjoy a range of benefits, including a bonus scheme and industry-leading policies.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream

Tips share

Free food on shift and 50% off outside work

Industry-leading family-friendly policies

Opportunity to try new menus first

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties and VIP events

National recognition through our Wok Star program

Pension, holidays, training, cycle scheme, discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Strong communication skills and ability to support the team.
• Experience maintaining high standards of food, health, and safety.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for the team and guests.
• Coach and develop the team to excel in performance.
• Drive restaurant performance and achieve excellent results.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

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Senior Sous Chef - Nurturing and Inclusive Work Culture (Hiring Immediately), Cheltenham

Client: Wagamama

Location: Cheltenham

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 difference and value personality over perfection. 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 will be an inspirational leader, creating a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support in coaching and developing your team to excel while driving restaurant performance and achieving 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 an ability to have genuine conversations and support your team.
• Experience maintaining high standards of food, health, and safety.
• Understanding of financial aspects such as gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• Ability to build a coaching culture, focusing on recruitment and development.
• Problem-solving skills, quick decision-making abilities.

What’s in it for you:

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream
• Tips share
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies
• Opportunity to try new menus first
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties and VIP events
• National recognition through our Wok Star program

Additional benefits include pension, holidays, training, cycle scheme, discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*Tips are 100% for our teams. They vary by restaurant and are at guests' discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.