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Restaurant Performance Chef (Hiring Immediately), Cheltenham
Client: Wagamama
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Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
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2
Posted:
08.05.2025
Expiry Date:
22.06.2025
Job Description:
Senior Sous Chef | Full Time
Be part of our exciting new opening!
At Wagamama, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate individuality and diversity. We value personality over perfection — we call it "be you, be Wagamama." 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, fostering a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support continuous coaching and development of your team, driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.
Responsibilities include |
* Creating a caring and supportive environment, celebrating successes, nurturing talent, and role modeling coaching within the management team.
* Ensuring an exceptional guest experience with dishes prepared to high standards and empowering your team with the necessary skills and mindset.
* Maintaining spotless food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial metrics like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively spotting opportunities.
* Building a coaching culture, working with the Head Chef to recruit and develop the team, and fostering personal and professional growth.
* Being a proactive problem solver, making quick decisions on your feet.
What we look for |
* Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef, with a focus on performance and positive behavior in a fast-paced environment.
* Strong communication skills, capable of having genuine conversations that ensure team support and understanding.
* Experience maintaining high food, health, and safety standards.
* Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit and stock control.
* Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
* Inspirational leadership that encourages team growth and engagement.
* Passion for creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.
* A forward-thinking problem solver who can make quick, effective decisions.
Wag’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 (note: tips vary by restaurant and are discretionary)
* Free food on shift and 50% discount outside work for friends and family
* Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
* First access to new menus
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift
* Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
* Recognition as a nationwide "Wok Star" through our program
Additional benefits include pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle-to-work schemes, 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% for our teams; actual tips vary by location and are discretionary, not guaranteed or considered wages.
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