Head Kitchen Motivator (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant as a Senior Sous Chef, where you will inspire your team and ensure exceptional guest experiences. You will lead kitchen operations, maintain high food standards, and drive performance while nurturing talent within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Free food on shift and 50% off outside work

Family-friendly policy with full pay for parents

Opportunity to try new menus first

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

National recognition as a Wok Star

Pension

Holiday

Training

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Strong communication skills for meaningful conversations.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for team and guests.
• Support in coaching and developing the team.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Job description

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Posted:

12.05.2025

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Job Description:

Senior Sous Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate individuality and personality over perfection. We are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join our team and help us 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 perform their best, while driving restaurant performance and achieving excellent results.

What You Bring |

• Focus on creating a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes and nurturing talent.
• Dedication to ensuring an exceptional guest experience, with dishes prepared to high standards and equipped your team with necessary skills and mindset.
• Experience in maintaining food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Ability to foster a coaching culture, working with your head chef on team recruitment and development.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to make quick decisions.

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 the ability to have meaningful conversations with your team.
• Experience in maintaining standards and managing financial performance including GP and stock control.
• 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.
• Problem-solving skills and quick decision-making abilities.

Benefits |

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Tips share
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work
• Family-friendly policy with 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Opportunity to try new menus first
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties and VIP events
• National recognition as a Wok Star

Additional benefits include pension, holiday, training, cycle scheme, discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be You, Be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*Tips are 100% distributed to our teams and vary by restaurant. Tips are discretionary, not considered wages, and are not guaranteed.