Head Kitchen Motivator (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant as a Senior Sous Chef in Kingston upon Hull. You will lead a kitchen team, ensuring high standards in food preparation and guest experience while fostering a positive and inclusive work environment. This role offers a chance to inspire and develop talent while driving restaurant performance.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream

Share of tips

Free food on shift, 50% off outside work

Industry-leading family-friendly policy

Early access to new menus

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties and VIP events

National recognition as a Wok Star

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Strong communication skills and ability to manage labor costs.
• Understanding of financial performance and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for team and guests.
• Maintain high standards in food preparation and safety.
• Support continuous coaching and development of the team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Job description

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Head Kitchen Motivator (Hiring Immediately), Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire

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Client:

Wagamama

Location:

Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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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 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 continuous coaching and development of your team, driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

What you |

• Focus on creating a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes. Prioritize nurturing and developing talent, role-modeling a coaching culture.
• Ensure an excellent guest experience by maintaining high standards in food 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, and proactively spot opportunities.
• Build a coaching culture within your team, working with your Head Chef on recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Be a forward-thinking problem solver, able to think quickly and make decisions.

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 the ability to have considerate and supportive conversations.
• Experience maintaining high standards in food, health, and safety.
• Understanding of financial performance, including gross profit and stock control.
• Ability to manage labor costs and react to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage the team to flourish in their roles and careers.
• Passion for creating an inclusive environment where the team feels respected and valued.
• A forward-thinking problem solver, able to think on your feet.

Benefits |

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Share of tips
• Free food on shift, 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 events
• National recognition as a Wok Star

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holidays, training, cycle-to-work schemes, 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, are discretionary, and are not guaranteed wages.