Head Culinary Coach (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to lead a dynamic kitchen team in a vibrant environment. This role focuses on creating a positive atmosphere, ensuring exceptional guest experiences, and maintaining high food safety standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving, fostering a culture of growth and development within the team. With a commitment to inclusivity and respect, this position offers exciting opportunities for personal and professional growth, alongside competitive benefits and bonuses.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually

Up to 30% of earnings before payday

Tips share

Free food on shift

50% off outside work

Family-friendly policies

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Recognition as a nationwide Wok Star

Pension scheme

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Strong communication skills and ability to inspire a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the kitchen team to deliver exceptional dishes.
• Ensure high food safety standards and manage kitchen financials.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Job description

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Head Culinary Coach (Hiring Immediately), Cheltenham

Client:

Wagamama

Location:

Cheltenham

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

Job Description:

Senior Sous Chef | Glasgow Central Area | Full Time

At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. With over 165 restaurants, we value personality over perfection — we call it be you, be Wagamama. We are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join us on our journey to nourish from bowl to soul.

The Role

As a Senior Sous Chef, you will be an inspirational leader, creating a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support continuous coaching and development of your team, drive restaurant performance, and deliver excellent results.

What You Bring

• Focus on creating a positive environment where your team feel cared for and listened to, celebrating successes and nurturing talent.
• Dedication to ensuring an excellent guest experience, with dishes prepared to exceptional standards.
• Experience in maintaining high food, health, and safety standards, and understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Ability to foster a coaching culture, working with your head chef on recruitment and development.
• A proactive problem solver, able to make quick decisions.

What We Look For

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, with genuine conversations that support your team.
• Experience in maintaining high standards in food safety and health standards.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including GP and stock control.
• Ability to manage labor costs effectively.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive and respectful environment.
• A forward-thinking approach to problem-solving.

What’s In It For You

• Bonus scheme — up to £3,000 annually.
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream.
• Tips share.
• Free food on shift, plus 50% off outside work.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies.
• First access to new menus.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided.
• Wagamama parties and VIP events.
• Recognition as a nationwide Wok Star.

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

Be You, Be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*100% of tips go to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant, are at guests' discretion, and are not guaranteed wages.