Head Culinary Coach (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Sous Chef in Liverpool, where you will lead a dynamic kitchen team and foster a positive environment. This exciting role involves coaching your team, maintaining high food safety standards, and managing financial performance. With a commitment to individuality and diversity, this innovative firm offers competitive benefits, including a bonus scheme and family-friendly policies. If you are passionate about culinary excellence and team development, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £3,000

Access to earnings before payday

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off outside work

Family-friendly policies

Early access to new menus

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

Recognition programs

Qualifications

• Experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to maintain high food, health, and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Create a supportive environment, celebrating successes within your team.
• Ensure high standards in food preparation and team skills.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Problem Solving

Job description

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Head Culinary Coach (Hiring Immediately), Liverpool

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wagamama

Location:

Liverpool, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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Job Description:

Senior Sous Chef | Glasgow Central Area | Full Time

At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. With over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join us on our journey to nourish both body and soul.

The Role |

As a Senior Sous Chef, you will be an inspirational leader, fostering 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 Will Do |

• Create a caring and supportive environment, celebrating successes and nurturing talent within your team, role modeling a coaching culture.
• Ensure an excellent guest experience by maintaining high standards in food preparation and team skills.
• Maintain spotless food, health, and safety standards, understand financial performance including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively identify opportunities.
• Build a strong team through recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Be a forward-thinking 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 a caring approach, ensuring your team feels supported.
• Proven ability to maintain high food, health, safety standards, and manage financial aspects like GP and stock control.
• Experience managing labor costs and adapting to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage the team, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected.
• A proactive problem solver with quick thinking skills.

Benefits |

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 per year
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Share of tips (tips go directly to team members)
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Early access to new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• Recognition programs like 'Wok Star'

Additional benefits include pension, holiday, training, cycle schemes, discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be You, Be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of Disability Confident.

*Tips are distributed entirely to team members, vary by restaurant, and are voluntary at guests' discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.