Senior Sous Chef - Restaurant Growth Champion (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative and inclusive restaurant group as a Senior Sous Chef, where you will lead a dynamic kitchen team and ensure exceptional guest experiences. This role emphasizes leadership, creativity, and a commitment to high standards in food safety and quality. You will have the opportunity to nurture talent and foster a supportive environment while managing kitchen operations efficiently. With a focus on personal and professional growth, this position offers exciting benefits, including a bonus scheme and early access to new menus. Be part of a forward-thinking company that values individuality and diversity in its workforce.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Access to earnings before payday

Free shift meals

50% discount outside work

Paid parental leave

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Gym memberships

Cycle-to-work scheme

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Strong communication skills and ability to maintain food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead the kitchen team, ensuring high standards in dish preparation.
• Maintain food safety standards and manage kitchen financials effectively.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Food Safety

Problem Solving

Team Development

Kitchen Financials

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08.05.2025

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Designate Senior Sous Chef | Birmingham West | Full Time

At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and personality over perfection, embracing diversity across our 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 inspiring leader, fostering a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support continuous coaching and development, driving restaurant performance and delivering exceptional results.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Creates a caring and supportive environment, celebrating successes and nurturing talent, role-modeling a coaching culture.
• Ensures an excellent guest experience by maintaining high standards in dish preparation and team skills.
• Maintains impeccable food, health, and safety standards and understands kitchen financials, including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• Builds a coaching culture within the team, focusing on recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Is a proactive problem solver, capable of quick decision-making.

What We Look For:

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, ensuring your team feels heard and supported.
• Proven ability to maintain high standards in food safety and hygiene.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit and stock management.
• Experience managing labour costs and adapting to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage the team to thrive.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.
• A forward-thinking approach to problem-solving.

Benefits:

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually.
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream.
• Tips share.
• Free shift meals from our menu and 50% discount outside work.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including paid parental leave.
• Early access to new menus.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided.
• Wagamama parties and VIP events.
• Recognition as a nationwide Wok Star.

Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday entitlement, training, cycle-to-work scheme, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be You, Be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of Disability Confident.

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