Executive Culinary Coach (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant and inclusive culinary team as a Designate Head Chef at a leading restaurant group. You'll play a pivotal role in inspiring your team, ensuring exceptional guest experiences, and maintaining the highest kitchen standards. With a commitment to personal and professional growth, this position offers a fantastic opportunity to cultivate a positive work culture. Enjoy competitive bonuses, private medical insurance, and a range of family-friendly policies. If you're a forward-thinking leader passionate about culinary excellence, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

Family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties with VIP guests

Nationwide recognition through Wok Star program

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in leading kitchen teams and ensuring high food standards.
• Strong ability to coach and mentor emerging leaders.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and develop the kitchen team to exceed guest expectations.
• Maintain high food safety and health standards while managing costs.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Team Leadership

Food Safety Standards

Financial Performance Management

Problem Solving

Education

Culinary Degree or Equivalent Experience

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Executive Culinary Coach (Hiring Immediately), Chelmsford

Client: Wagamama

Location: Chelmsford

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 4

Posted: 08.05.2025

Expiry Date: 22.06.2025

Job Description:

Designate Head Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate individuality and personality over perfection. We are seeking a Designate Head Manager to join our journey of nourishing from bowl to soul.

The role |

As a Designate Head Chef, you will inspire your team to exceed guest expectations, maintain high standards, and continuously coach and develop your team to achieve excellence and deliver remarkable results.

If you |

• Prioritize cultivating a positive and inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at influencing and empowering emerging leaders through training, coaching, and mentorship.
• Are dedicated to delivering exceptional guest experiences, ensuring every dish meets high standards and your team is equipped with the necessary skills and mindset.
• Have experience in maintaining kitchen food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial performance including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively spotting opportunities.
• Focus on building and nurturing your team from recruitment through ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Care about creating an inclusive environment where your team feels respected and belonging, enabling them to flourish in their roles and careers.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, capable of quick decision-making and thinking on your feet.

We’d love to hear from you

What’s in it for you |

• Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year bonus opportunity
• Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Private medical insurance
• Free food on shift – anything from our menu! Plus 50% outside of work to treat your friends and family
• An industry-leading family-friendly policy (expectant or adopting parents receive 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay)
• Be the first to experience our new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
• Nationwide recognition through our Wok Star program

In addition, we offer 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.