Head Kitchen Motivator (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to inspire and lead a kitchen team. The role emphasizes creating a supportive environment, maintaining high food standards, and driving performance. Join us to nourish from bowl to soul.

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 policy

Recognition as a nationwide wok star

Pension and holiday benefits

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Strong communication skills ensuring team support.
• Understanding of kitchen financials including GP and stock control.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for team and guests.
• Maintain high standards in dish preparation and safety.
• Drive restaurant performance and deliver excellent results.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

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12.05.2025

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Senior Sous Chef | Full-time

At Wagamama, we celebrate difference and value personality over perfection—it's all about being you, being Wagamama. With over 165 restaurants, 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 caring and listening environment, celebrating successes, and nurturing talent within your team, role modeling a coaching culture.
• Ensure an exceptional guest experience by maintaining high standards in dish preparation and equipping your team with necessary skills and mindset.
• Maintain spotless food, health, and safety standards; understand financial performance including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs; proactively spot opportunities.
• Build a coaching culture, working with your Head Chef on recruitment and ongoing 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, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with genuine conversations that ensure your team feels supported.
• Experience maintaining high standards in food, health, and safety.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including GP and stock control.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams to flourish.
• Passion for creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and belongs.
• Problem-solving skills with quick thinking abilities.

Wok’s in it for you |

• Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually.
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream.
• Share of tips (tips go entirely to our teams; varies by restaurant).
• 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.
• Early access to new menus.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided.
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events.
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our program.

Additional benefits include pension, 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 100% for our teams; actual tips vary by restaurant and are at guests' discretion. Tips are not considered wages or guaranteed.