Head Kitchen Motivator (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant group as a Senior Sous Chef, where you'll inspire your team and ensure exceptional guest experiences. With a focus on leadership and high standards, you'll drive restaurant performance while nurturing talent and fostering a supportive environment. Enjoy a range of perks including a bonus scheme, free food on shift, and industry-leading family-friendly policies.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually

Access to earnings before payday via Wagestream

Free food on shift and 50% off outside work

Industry-leading family-friendly policies

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties with VIP guests

National recognition as a Wok Star

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Creating a positive environment for your team and guests.
• Coaching and developing your team to excel.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

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12.05.2025

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Job Description:

Senior Sous Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity, with over 165 restaurants. We are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join us on our journey to nourish both body and soul.

The Role:

As a Senior Sous Chef, you'll be an inspiring leader, creating a positive environment for your team and guests. You'll support in coaching and developing your team to excel, while driving restaurant performance and delivering exceptional results.

What You Bring:

• A focus on creating a caring and supportive environment, nurturing talent and role-modeling a coaching culture.
• Dedication to ensuring excellent guest experiences, with dishes prepared to high standards.
• Experience in maintaining food, health, safety standards, and understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Commitment to building a coaching culture within your team, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Ability to think quickly and solve problems proactively.

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 approach.
• Experience in maintaining high standards of food, health, safety, and financial performance.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams.
• Passion for creating an inclusive, respectful environment.
• Problem-solving skills with quick decision-making abilities.

What’s In It For You:

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually.
• Access to earnings before payday via Wagestream.
• Tips share.
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies.
• Opportunity to try new menus first.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided.
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests.
• National recognition as a Wok Star.

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle schemes, discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be You, Be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*Tips are distributed to teams and vary by restaurant. Tips are discretionary and not guaranteed as wages.