Executive Culinary Coach (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate designate head chef to lead a dynamic team in Sheffield. This exciting role focuses on nurturing talent, ensuring exceptional guest experiences, and maintaining high culinary standards. With a commitment to inclusivity and personal growth, you'll inspire your team while enjoying fantastic perks like a generous bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and free meals during shifts. Join a vibrant company that values individuality and creativity, and help shape the future of dining!

Benefits

Bonus scheme — up to £8,000 annual bonus opportunity

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off for friends and family

Family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties throughout the year

National recognition program

Pension schemes and holiday

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Inspire and develop your culinary team to exceed guest expectations.
• Ensure high standards in food quality and safety.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Team Leadership

Food Safety Standards

Financial Metrics Understanding

Problem Solving

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Executive Culinary Coach (Hiring Immediately), Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Client: wagamama

Location: Sheffield, South 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 three decades of celebrating individuality and diversity, we focus on personality over perfection — we call it be you, be wagamama. With over 165 restaurants, we are seeking a designate head manager to join us on our journey to nourish from bowl to soul.

The Role:

As a designate head chef, you will inspire your team to exceed guest expectations, maintaining high standards. You will coach and develop your team to reach their full potential while driving performance and delivering excellent 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. You excel in influencing and empowering emerging leaders through training, coaching, and mentorship.
• Are committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences, ensuring every dish meets high standards, whether through your own efforts or by empowering your team.
• Have experience maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial metrics like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively identifying 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 valued, enabling them to thrive in their roles and careers.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, capable of quick decision-making and thinking on your feet.

Wok’s in it for You:

• Bonus scheme — up to £8,000 annual 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 try our new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
• Wagamama parties throughout the year with VIP guests
• National recognition program — be known as a wok star

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.