Executive Culinary Coach (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Leeds; 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 renowned restaurant chain. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead and inspire your team while ensuring exceptional guest experiences. With a focus on coaching, mentoring, and fostering a positive work culture, you will play a key role in maintaining high culinary standards. Enjoy a range of perks, including a generous bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and free meals during shifts. If you are passionate about food and leadership, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off for friends and family

26 weeks full pay for parents

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Recognition programme

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in coaching and developing culinary teams.
• Strong understanding of food safety and health standards.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead the culinary team to exceed guest expectations.
• Maintain high standards in food preparation and safety.

Skills

Coaching and Mentoring

Food Safety Standards

Team Leadership

Financial Performance Management

Problem Solving

Job description

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Executive Culinary Coach (Hiring Immediately), Leeds, West Yorkshire

Client: Wagamama

Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire, 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 are seeking a Designate Head Manager to join us on our journey to nourish both body and soul.

The role:

As a Designate Head Chef, you'll inspire your team to exceed guest expectations, maintaining high standards. You'll coach and develop your team to perform at their best, driving performance and achieving excellent results.

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Prioritize cultivating a positive, inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel in training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
• Are dedicated to delivering exceptional guest experiences, ensuring every dish meets high standards, and equipping your team with necessary skills and mindset.
• Maintain impeccable food, health, and safety standards, understand financial performance including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively identify opportunities.
• Focus on building and nurturing your team through recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Care about creating an inclusive environment where your team feels respected and belongs, allowing them to flourish.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, able to make quick decisions 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% off outside of work for friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy: 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Be the first to experience our new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
• Wagamama parties throughout the year with VIP guests
• Nationwide recognition as a wok star through our recognition programme

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

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