Head Kitchen Motivator (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant as a Senior Sous Chef, where you will inspire your team and create a positive dining experience. You will lead kitchen operations, maintain high standards, and contribute to restaurant performance. Enjoy benefits like bonuses, free meals, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Free food on shift

Industry-leading family-friendly policies

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Recognition as a nationwide wok star

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and fostering a supportive team environment.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit and stock control.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for team and guests.
• Coach and develop team to excel while driving restaurant performance.
• Maintain high standards in food, health, and safety.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

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12.05.2025

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Job Description:

Senior Sous Chef | Full time

Celebrating individuality, we don’t conform; we celebrate difference. Appreciating personality over perfection – we call it be you, be wagamama. With over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join us on our journey to 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 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 behavior in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, fostering a supportive team environment.
• Experience maintaining high standards in food, health, and safety.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Leadership in recruitment and ongoing development, fostering growth within the team.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to make quick decisions.
• Passion for creating an inclusive, respectful environment.

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 (tips vary by restaurant, at guest discretion).
• Free food on shift from our menu, with 50% off outside of work.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies.
• First to try our new menus.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided.
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events.
• Recognition as a nationwide 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 proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*100% tips go to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant and are at guest discretion. Tips are not wages or guaranteed.