Head Kitchen Motivator (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant as a Senior Sous Chef in Shrewsbury, where you will lead a kitchen team, ensure high food standards, and create a supportive environment. Enjoy benefits like a bonus scheme, free meals, and industry-leading family policies.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually.

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday.

Free food on shift.

50% off outside work.

Paid leave for expectant or adopting parents.

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided.

Recognition as a nationwide wok star.

Pension schemes.

Gym memberships.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven experience in food safety and financial management.

Responsibilities

• Support continuous coaching and development of your team.
• Drive restaurant performance and deliver exceptional results.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Job description

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wagamama

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shrewsbury, United Kingdom

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Posted:

12.05.2025

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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 both body and soul.

The Role |

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

What You Bring |

• A focus on creating a caring, supportive environment, celebrating successes, and nurturing talent.
• Dedication to delivering excellent guest experiences and maintaining high standards in food preparation.
• Experience in maintaining spotless food, health, and safety standards, and understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• A commitment to fostering a coaching culture and supporting personal and professional growth within your team.
• A proactive problem solver who can make quick decisions on their feet.

What We Look For |

• Experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, with a caring approach to team management.
• Proven experience in food safety, financial management of a kitchen, and managing labor costs.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage the team.
• A commitment to creating an inclusive, respectful environment.
• Ability to think quickly and solve problems proactively.

What’s In It For You |

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually.
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream.
• Share of tips.
• Free food on shift, plus 50% off outside work to treat friends and family.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including paid leave for expectant or adopting parents.
• Early access to new menus.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift.
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events.
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our program.

Additional benefits include pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle-to-work schemes, 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 and are at guests' discretion. Tips are not guaranteed wages and are not considered part of the salary.