Executive Culinary Coach (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An innovative culinary company is seeking a Designate Head Chef to lead their team in Lincoln. This exciting role involves inspiring staff, ensuring high food quality, and fostering an inclusive work culture. The company values personality and emotional intelligence, offering a supportive environment for personal and professional growth. With a competitive bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and unique perks like free food and dry-cleaned chef whites, this position is perfect for a passionate culinary leader ready to make a difference. Join a vibrant team and help create memorable dining experiences!

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £8,000

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off outside of work

Family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties and VIP events

National recognition programme

Pension scheme and holiday benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in a leadership role within a culinary environment.
• Strong focus on team development and guest experience.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and maintain high standards within the culinary team.
• Ensure food quality and safety standards are met.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Team Development

Food Quality Standards

Financial Management

Problem Solving

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Executive Culinary Coach (Hiring Immediately), Lincoln

Client: wagamama

Location: Lincoln, 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 difference and prioritize personality over perfection. We are looking for a Designate Head Manager to join our journey to nourish from bowl to soul.

The Role:

As a Designate Head Chef, you will inspire your team, maintain high standards, and develop your team’s skills to deliver exceptional results.

We’d Love to Hear From You If You:

• Prioritize creating a positive and inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation, providing excellent training, coaching, and mentorship.
• Are dedicated to delivering excellent guest experiences, ensuring food quality and safety standards are met, and understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• 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 valued.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, able to make quick decisions and think on your feet.

What’s In It For You:

• Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with wagestream
• Private medical insurance
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside of work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy with 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Opportunity to experience new menus first
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties and VIP events
• National recognition programme as a wok star

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

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Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.