sous chef - Innovative Dining Experience (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join an innovative dining experience as a Sous Chef, where you'll lead a passionate team in creating exceptional culinary experiences. This role celebrates individuality and teamwork, providing an opportunity to inspire others while maintaining high food quality and safety standards. With flexible hours, biweekly pay, and a generous bonus structure, this position offers a supportive environment for personal and professional growth. Be part of a family-friendly workplace that values your contributions and rewards your success.

Benefits

Biweekly pay and share of tips

Access to earnings before payday

Annual bonus opportunity

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off for friends and family

Family-friendly policy

Fresh uniform provided

New menu tastings

Recognition programme

Qualifications

• Experience managing kitchen staff and upholding high food quality standards.
• Knowledge of kitchen financials including stock control and labour costs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire kitchen team to maintain high standards.
• Plan shifts and coach team members on food safety.

Skills

Team Management

Food Safety Standards

Kitchen Financials

Shift Planning

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sous chef - Innovative Dining Experience (Hiring Immediately), Cheltenham

Client: Wagamama

Location: Cheltenham

Job Category: Other

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EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 2

Posted: 08.05.2025

Expiry Date: 22.06.2025

Job Description:

Sous Chef | Full time

At Wagamama, we celebrate difference and appreciate personality over perfection. With over 165 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, we are looking for a sous chef to join us on our journey to nourish both body and soul.

The role:

As a sous chef, you'll be a leader passionate about creating a positive environment for guests and team members. An expert in food quality and standards, you'll use your knowledge to lead, engage, and inspire your team.

We are looking for someone who:

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

What’s in it for you:

• Biweekly pay and share of tips
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• £1000 annual bonus opportunity
• Flexible hours to support side pursuits
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work for friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy: 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Fresh, clean uniform provided for each shift
• First to try our new menus
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our recognition programme

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.

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