Head Culinary Coach (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Head Culinary Coach in High Wycombe! This role is perfect for those passionate about culinary excellence and team leadership. You will inspire and develop your team while ensuring high standards in food safety and guest experience. Enjoy a range of perks including a generous bonus scheme, free meals, and family-friendly policies. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a vibrant kitchen environment, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

Bonus scheme of up to £3,000 annually

Access to earnings before payday via Wagestream

Free meals during shifts

Family-friendly policies

Opportunities to experience new menus first

Provision of chef whites cleaned every shift

Annual parties and VIP guest events

Recognition programs such as 'Wok Star'

Pension scheme

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team, ideally as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Strong communication skills and ability to engage effectively with team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire your culinary team, creating a positive environment.
• Manage kitchen operations including food safety and financial performance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Problem-Solving

Job description

Job Title: Head Culinary Coach (Hiring Immediately), High Wycombe

Client: Wagamama

Location: High Wycombe, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Details

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Posted: 08.05.2025

Expiry Date: 22.06.2025

Job Description

We are looking for a Head Culinary Coach to join our team immediately in High Wycombe. This role involves leading culinary excellence, inspiring your team, and ensuring an exceptional guest experience at Wagamama.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire your culinary team, creating a positive and nurturing environment.
• Support in coaching and developing team members to reach their full potential.
• Ensure all dishes meet high standards of quality, safety, and cleanliness.
• Manage kitchen operations including food safety, health standards, and financial performance such as gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• Foster a coaching culture within the team, focusing on personal and professional growth.
• Make quick, effective decisions to resolve issues and improve operations.

Minimum Requirements

• Experience leading a kitchen team, ideally as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Strong communication skills, capable of engaging with team members effectively.
• Proven ability to maintain high standards in food safety and hygiene.
• Understanding of financial aspects such as gross profit and stock management.
• Ability to manage labour costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage the team.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive and respectful work environment.
• Problem-solving skills with a proactive approach.

What We Offer

• Bonus scheme of up to £3,000 annually.
• Access to earnings before payday via Wagestream.
• Tips sharing.
• Free meals during shifts from our menu and 50% off outside work.
• Family-friendly policies including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents.
• Opportunities to experience new menus first.
• Provision of chef whites cleaned every shift.
• Annual Wagamama parties and VIP guest events.
• Recognition programs such as 'Wok Star'.

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

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of Disability Confident.

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