Head Culinary Coach (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to lead a vibrant kitchen team in Ipswich. This role emphasizes creating a supportive environment while ensuring exceptional guest experiences and maintaining high food safety standards. You will be responsible for coaching and developing your team, driving restaurant performance, and managing kitchen financials. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this opportunity offers a dynamic work culture and various benefits, including a bonus scheme and discounts. If you are passionate about culinary excellence and team leadership, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually

Access to earnings before payday

Tips share

Free on-shift food

50% discount outside work

Industry-leading family-friendly policies

Early access to new menus

Uniforms cleaned daily

Recognition programs

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and leadership skills to inspire teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop kitchen teams to ensure high standards.
• Maintain food safety and financial management in the kitchen.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Kitchen Management

Food Safety Standards

Job description

Head Culinary Coach (Hiring Immediately), Ipswich

Client: Wagamama

Location: Ipswich

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Description:

Senior Sous Chef | Glasgow Central Area | Full Time

Celebrating individuality and diversity, Wagamama with over 165 restaurants, is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join our team and support our mission to nourish from bowl to soul.

The Role

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

Requirements

• Focus on creating a caring environment where your team feels valued and supported, promoting a coaching culture.
• Ensure an exceptional guest experience, maintaining high standards in food preparation and team skills.
• Maintain spotless food, health, and safety standards, and understand kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Build a coaching culture, working with the Head Chef on recruitment and development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Be a proactive problem solver, capable of quick decision-making.

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 an ability to engage and support your team.
• Proven experience in maintaining high standards in food, health, safety, and financial management.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and motivate teams to thrive.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive and respectful environment.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to make quick decisions.

Benefits

• Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Tips share
• Free on-shift food and 50% discount outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies
• Early access to new menus
• Uniforms cleaned daily
• Wagamama parties and VIP events
• Recognition programs
• Additional benefits include pension, holiday, training, cycle schemes, discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and are committed to diversity and inclusion. We are a Disability Confident employer.

*All tips are given at guests' discretion, go directly to the team, and are not considered wages.