Head Kitchen Motivator (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant chain as a Senior Sous Chef in Gloucester, where you'll lead a dynamic kitchen team, ensuring high standards of food safety and performance. Enjoy a supportive environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth, along with attractive perks like bonuses and discounts.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually

Access to up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream

Free shift meals and 50% discount outside work

Family-friendly policies

Provided chef whites

National recognition programs

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of food safety and financial performance.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead the kitchen team to excel.
• Drive restaurant performance and deliver exceptional 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 us in our journey to nourish both body and 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 in coaching and developing your team to excel while driving restaurant performance and delivering exceptional results.

What we look for |

• Experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, capable of meaningful conversations with team members.
• Knowledge of food safety, health standards, and financial performance including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Ability to build a coaching culture, recruit, and develop team members.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to make quick decisions.

What we offer |

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually.
• Access to up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream.
• Tips sharing.
• Free shift meals and 50% discount outside work.
• Family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay for expectant or adopting parents.
• Opportunity to experience new menus first.
• Provided chef whites.
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events.
• National recognition programs.

We also provide pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle schemes, discounts, gym memberships, and awards.

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*Tips are 100% for our team; amounts vary by restaurant and are at guest discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.