Head Kitchen Motivator (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant as a Senior Sous Chef, where you will lead a kitchen team, ensuring high standards in food quality and safety. You'll foster a positive environment, support team development, and drive performance while enjoying various benefits including a bonus scheme and free meals.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually.

Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday.

Free food on shift from our menu.

50% off outside work meals.

26 weeks full pay for expectant parents.

Pension scheme.

Training.

Cycle-to-work scheme.

Gym memberships.

Long service awards.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a head chef or senior sous chef.
• Strong communication skills to ensure team support.
• Experience maintaining high standards in food, health, and safety.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and develop team while driving restaurant performance.
• Ensure excellent guest experience and high food standards.
• Manage kitchen financials and labor costs effectively.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Job description

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wagamama

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preston, lancashire, United Kingdom

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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, with over three decades of celebrating individuality and diversity, we value personality over perfection—it's all about being yourself, be wagamama. With over 165 restaurants, we are seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join us on our journey to nourish both body and soul.

The role |

As a Senior Sous Chef, you’ll be an inspirational leader, fostering a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support continuous coaching and development of your team to excel while driving restaurant performance and delivering exceptional results.

If you |

• Focus on creating a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes. Prioritize nurturing and developing talent within your team, role-modeling a coaching culture within the management team.
• Are dedicated to ensuring an excellent guest experience, making sure every dish meets high standards either through your efforts or by empowering your team with the necessary skills and mindset.
• Have experience maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards in the kitchen, understanding the financial performance including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively spotting opportunities.
• Are committed to building a coaching culture within your team, working with your head chef to recruit and develop staff, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, capable of quick decision-making and thinking on your feet.

What we look for |

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a head chef or senior sous chef, driving performance through positive actions in a fast-paced, complex environment.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to have genuine conversations that ensure your team feels heard and supported.
• Experience maintaining high standards in food, health, and safety.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit and stock management.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team to thrive and grow in their careers.
• A commitment to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and part of the team.
• Problem-solving skills, with the ability to make quick, effective decisions.

Wok’s in it for you |

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually.
• Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with wagestream.
• Share of the tips.
• Free food on shift from our menu, plus 50% off outside work to treat friends and family.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents.
• Be the first to try our new menus.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift.
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year.
• Nationwide recognition through our 'Wok Star' program.

Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle-to-work scheme, retail and leisure 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 considered wages or guaranteed.