sous chef - Celebrating Diversity and Individuality (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant in Cheltenham is seeking a dedicated Sous Chef to join their vibrant team. This role focuses on creating a positive environment while ensuring high food quality and safety standards. You will lead a passionate team, manage shift planning, and support individual team member development. Enjoy flexible hours, biweekly pay, and an annual bonus opportunity, along with various perks including free meals and discounts.

Benefits

Biweekly pay and share of tips

Access to earnings before payday

£1000 annual bonus opportunity

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off outside work

Family-friendly policies

Fresh uniforms provided

Early access to new menus

Recognition as a nationwide wok star

Qualifications

• Experience managing the line and planning shifts.
• Passionate about supporting and developing team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the kitchen team to maintain high standards.
• Ensure food quality and safety standards are met.

Skills

Leadership

Food Quality Standards

Team Development

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

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sous chef - Celebrating Diversity and Individuality (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:

Sous Chef | Full time

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

The role:

As a Sous Chef, you'll be a leader passionate about creating a positive environment for guests and team members. You'll be an expert in food quality and standards, using your knowledge to lead, engage, and inspire your team.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about supporting and developing their team to maintain high standards
• Has experience managing the line, planning shifts, and coaching on the go
• Supports food, health and safety standards, and understands financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labour costs
• Loves celebrating team success and recognizing individual needs

What’s in it for you:

• Biweekly pay and a share of tips
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• £1000 annual bonus opportunity
• Flexible hours to support your side hustle
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies
• Fresh uniforms provided each shift
• Early access to new menus
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star

Additional benefits include pension scheme, 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.

*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.