Executive Culinary Coach (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An innovative culinary company is seeking a Designate Head Chef to lead a passionate team in a vibrant kitchen environment. This role emphasizes personal growth and team empowerment, ensuring exceptional guest experiences. With a focus on inclusivity and high standards, you will drive performance while enjoying a range of benefits, including a generous bonus scheme and access to earnings before payday. Join a forward-thinking organization that values individuality and creativity, and help shape the future of culinary excellence.

Benefits

Bonus scheme — up to £8,000 annually

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off food outside work

Family-friendly policies

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a kitchen and leading a culinary team.
• Strong understanding of food safety and financial management.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and develop your culinary team to exceed guest expectations.
• Maintain high food, health, and safety standards in the kitchen.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Team Leadership

Coaching and Mentorship

Problem Solving

Food Safety Standards

Job description

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Executive Culinary Coach (Hiring Immediately), Exeter

Client: Wagamama

Location: Exeter, United Kingdom

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 diversity. We prioritize personality over perfection — we call it "be you, be wagamama." We are seeking a Designate Head Manager to join our journey to nourish both body and soul.

The Role:

As a Designate Head Chef, you will inspire your team to exceed guest expectations while maintaining high standards. You will coach and develop your team to achieve their best, driving performance and delivering excellent results.

Requirements:

• Prioritize creating 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.
• Dedicate yourself to delivering exceptional guest experiences, ensuring every dish meets high standards by yourself or through your team.
• Maintain impeccable food, health, and safety standards, and understand the financial aspects of running a kitchen, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, proactively spotting opportunities for improvement.
• Build and nurture your team from recruitment through ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Create an inclusive environment where team members feel respected and valued, enabling them to thrive in their roles and careers.
• Be a forward-thinking problem solver, capable of quick decision-making.

What’s in it for you:

• Bonus scheme — up to £8,000 annually
• Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Private medical insurance
• Free food on shift from our menu, with 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
• First access to 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

Additionally, 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.