Head Kitchen Motivator (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant group in Wakefield is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to lead a kitchen team, drive performance, and maintain high food safety standards. The role involves coaching team members and ensuring excellent results in a fast-paced environment. Join us to celebrate diversity and individuality while enjoying numerous benefits.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 a year.

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday.

Free food on shift and 50% off outside work.

Industry-leading family-friendly policies.

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided.

Recognition programs like 'Wok Star'.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills to support team members.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for the team and guests.
• Support in coaching and developing the kitchen team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Job description

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wagamama

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wakefield, 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, we celebrate diversity and individuality. 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 inspiring leader, creating a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support in coaching and developing your team to excel while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

What We Look For:

• Experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance through positive behaviour in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to have considerate and caring conversations, ensuring your team feels supported.
• Experience maintaining high standards of food, health, and safety.
• Understanding of financial KPIs such as gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• Ability to build a coaching culture, recruit, and develop team members.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to make quick decisions.

Benefits:

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 a year.
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream.
• Share of tips (tips go directly to the team).
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies.
• Early access to new menus.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided.
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events.
• Recognition programs like 'Wok Star'.

Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle to work, discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be You, Be Wagamama

Wagamama is proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*Tips are distributed 100% to the team, vary by restaurant, and are at guests' discretion. Tips are not considered wages nor guaranteed.