Executive Culinary Coach (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Executive Culinary Coach to lead a dynamic team in York. This role involves inspiring your team to excel in delivering outstanding guest experiences while maintaining the highest standards of food quality and safety. You will play a crucial role in fostering a positive and inclusive work culture, coaching emerging leaders, and driving performance. The company offers a vibrant work environment with exceptional benefits, including a generous bonus scheme and opportunities for personal growth. If you are dedicated to culinary excellence and team development, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off food outside work

Family-friendly policies

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Recognition programs

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Retail and leisure discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in coaching and mentoring teams in a culinary environment.
• Strong understanding of food safety and health standards.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead a team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Maintain high standards of food quality and safety.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Training and Coaching

Food Safety Standards

Problem-Solving

Team Building

Job description

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Job Title: Executive Culinary Coach (Hiring Immediately), York

Client: Wagamama

Location: York

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 looking for a Designate Head Manager to join us on our journey to nourish both body and soul.

The Role:

As a Designate Head Chef, you will inspire your team to deliver exceptional guest experiences, maintaining high standards. You will coach and develop your team to reach their full potential while driving performance and achieving excellent results.

What We’re Looking For:

• Ability to foster a positive, inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
• Dedication to delivering excellence in guest experience, ensuring every dish meets exceptional standards, and equipping your team with necessary skills and mindset.
• Experience in maintaining food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial performance, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively identifying opportunities.
• Strong focus on building and nurturing your team from recruitment through ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive environment where team members feel respected and valued, enabling them to flourish.
• Proactive problem-solving skills with the ability to think quickly and make decisions on the spot.

What’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 from our menu, plus 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
• Opportunity to experience our new menus first
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our national recognition program

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday leave, training, cycle-to-work schemes, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be You, Be Wagamama

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