Head Kitchen Motivator (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to inspire and lead a kitchen team in Cardiff. The role involves maintaining high food safety standards, coaching team members, and ensuring an exceptional guest experience. With a focus on performance and inclusivity, this position offers a supportive environment for personal and professional growth. Benefits include a bonus scheme, flexible pay access, and family-friendly policies.

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 for friends and family

Industry-leading family-friendly policies

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift

Wagamama parties with VIP guests

Recognition as a nationwide wok star

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Strong communication skills and ability to support your team.

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive environment for the team and guests.
• Maintain high standards in food preparation and team skills.
• Drive restaurant performance and deliver excellent results.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Job description

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

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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 our team and help us nourish both body and soul.

The role |

As a Senior Sous Chef, you will be an inspiring leader, fostering a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support coaching and developing your team to excel while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

We are looking for someone who |

• Creates a positive environment where your team feels cared for and valued, celebrating successes, and nurturing talent.
• Ensures an exceptional guest experience by maintaining high standards in food preparation and team skills.
• Maintains spotless food, health, and safety standards, understands financial performance including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Builds a coaching culture within the team, working with the Head Chef on recruitment and development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Is a proactive problem solver, capable of quick decision-making.

What we look for |

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, able to have meaningful conversations and support your team.
• Experience maintaining high standards in food, health, safety, and financial management.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.
• Proactive problem-solving skills and quick thinking.

What’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.
• Free food on shift, plus 50% off 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 with VIP guests.
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our program.

We also offer pension schemes, 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.