Head Kitchen Motivator (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant chain as a Senior Sous Chef, where you'll inspire your team and ensure exceptional guest experiences. You'll maintain high standards in food safety and kitchen performance while fostering a positive work culture. Enjoy competitive benefits and a supportive environment as part of a dynamic team.

Benefits

Bonus scheme — up to £3,000 annually

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off outside work

Industry-leading family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties and VIP guest events

Pension scheme

Holiday and training benefits

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Strong communication skills with a caring approach.
• Financial acumen regarding kitchen performance.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for team and guests.
• Maintain high standards in dish preparation and team skills.
• Support team development and drive restaurant performance.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Problem-solving

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12.05.2025

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Senior Sous Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate individuality and 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, creating a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support in coaching and developing your team to reach their potential while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

What you |

• Focus on creating a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes and nurturing talent, role-modeling a coaching culture.
• Ensure an excellent guest experience by maintaining high standards in dish preparation and team skills.
• Maintain impeccable food, health, and safety standards in your kitchen and understand financial metrics like gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• Build a coaching culture, working with your Head Chef on team recruitment and development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Be a forward-thinking 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, with a caring and considerate approach.
• Experience maintaining high standards of food, health, and safety.
• Financial acumen regarding kitchen performance, GP, and stock control.
• Ability to manage labour costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive, respectful environment.
• Problem-solving skills with quick thinking.

Wok’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 (tips go directly to team members)
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy (26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents)
• First access to new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• 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 Disability Confident.

*100% of tips go to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant, are discretionary, and are not considered wages or guaranteed.