Head Kitchen Motivator (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain in Manchester is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to inspire and lead a kitchen team. The role involves fostering a positive environment, ensuring high food standards, and driving performance. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a commitment to guest experience, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. This position offers competitive benefits including a bonus scheme and family-friendly policies.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream

Tips sharing

Free food during shifts and 50% off outside of work

Industry-leading family-friendly policies

Early access to new menus

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties and VIP events

Recognition programs like 'Nationwide Wok Star'

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit and stock management.

Responsibilities

• Fostering a positive environment for your team and guests.
• Maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene.
• Driving restaurant performance and delivering exceptional results.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Job description

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

4

Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

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 on 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 continuous coaching and development, drive restaurant performance, and deliver exceptional results.

What You Bring

• Focus on creating a positive environment where your team feels cared for and valued, promoting a coaching culture.
• Dedication to delivering an excellent guest experience, ensuring all dishes meet high standards.
• Experience maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards, with a good understanding of financial performance including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Ability to build a coaching culture through recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• 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 in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to have meaningful conversations and support your team.
• Proven experience in maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit and stock management.
• Ability to manage labor costs effectively.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive and respectful environment.
• A forward-thinking approach to problem-solving.

Benefits

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream
• Tips sharing
• Free food during shifts and 50% off outside of work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies
• Early access to new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties and VIP events
• Recognition programs like 'Nationwide Wok Star'

Additional benefits include pension schemes, holiday, 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.

*All tips are paid directly to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant and are at guests' discretion. They are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.