Head Culinary Coach (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Senior Sous Chef to lead a dynamic kitchen team in Derby. This role offers the opportunity to inspire and develop talent while ensuring exceptional guest experiences through high-quality dishes. With a focus on maintaining food safety standards and managing kitchen operations, you will play a key role in driving performance in a fast-paced environment. Enjoy a range of perks, including a generous bonus scheme, early access to new menus, and a supportive work culture that celebrates individuality and diversity. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a vibrant culinary setting, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually

Access to earnings before payday via Wagestream

Tips share

Free food on shift and 50% off outside work

Industry-leading family-friendly policies

Early access to new menus

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties and VIP guest events

Pension scheme

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven track record in maintaining food safety and managing kitchen finances.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for the team and guests.
• Support in coaching and developing your team to excel.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Food Safety Standards

Kitchen Management

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Head Culinary Coach (Hiring Immediately), Derby

Client: Wagamama

Location: Derby, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 2

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 are seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join us in our mission 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 in coaching and developing your team to excel while driving restaurant performance and delivering exceptional results.

What You Bring:

• A focus on creating a caring, supportive environment that celebrates successes and nurtures talent, role-modeling a coaching culture.
• Dedication to ensuring an outstanding guest experience, with dishes prepared to high standards, and empowering your team with necessary skills and mindset.
• Experience in maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• A commitment to building a coaching culture, working with your head chef on recruitment and development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Strong problem-solving skills, quick decision-making, and adaptability.

What We Look For:

• Experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of meaningful conversations that support and motivate your team.
• Proven track record in maintaining food, health, safety standards, and managing kitchen finances.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams, fostering inclusivity and respect.
• Problem-solving skills with a proactive approach.

What’s In It For You:

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually
• Access to earnings before payday via Wagestream
• Tips share
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies
• Early access to new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star

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

Be You, Be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*Tips are 100% for our teams, vary by restaurant, and are discretionary, not guaranteed wages.