Head Culinary Coach (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a vibrant and inclusive culinary team as a Senior Sous Chef at a forward-thinking restaurant chain. This role offers the chance to lead a passionate kitchen team, ensuring high standards in food quality and guest experience. With a focus on personal and professional growth, you will foster a supportive environment while managing kitchen operations and financials. Enjoy a range of benefits including a generous bonus scheme, access to earnings before payday, and industry-leading family-friendly policies. If you're a proactive leader with a passion for culinary excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Bonus scheme — up to £3,000 annually

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off food outside work

Family-friendly policies

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties and VIP events

Pension scheme

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Strong communication skills to support team dynamics.
• Knowledge of food safety and kitchen financials.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead the kitchen team to deliver high-quality dishes.
• Maintain food, health, and safety standards.
• Drive restaurant performance and team development.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Food Safety Standards

Kitchen Financials

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Head Culinary Coach (Hiring Immediately), Stevenage

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

Job Description:

Senior Sous Chef | Glasgow Central Area | Full Time

Celebrating individuality, wagamama has over 165 restaurants and values 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’ll be an inspirational leader, fostering a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support continuous coaching and development of your team to excel while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

If you |

• Focus on creating a caring, supportive environment, celebrating successes and nurturing talent, role-modeling a coaching culture within management.
• Are committed to providing an excellent guest experience, ensuring each dish meets high standards, and equipping your team with necessary skills and mindset.
• Are experienced in maintaining food, health, and safety standards, and understand kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Prioritize building a coaching culture, working with your head chef on recruitment and development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Are a proactive problem solver, able to think quickly and make decisions on the spot.

What we look for |

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, with genuine conversations that ensure your team feels supported.
• Experience maintaining high standards in food, health, safety, and financial performance including GP and stock control.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and motivate your team to thrive and grow.
• Passion for creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and belongs.
• A forward-thinking problem solver, capable of quick thinking and decision-making.

What’s in it for you |

• Bonus scheme — up to £3,000 annually
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Share of tips (tips go entirely to the team, vary by restaurant)
• Free food on shift, plus 50% off outside work to share with friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• First access to new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our program

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 entirely at guest discretion, vary by restaurant, and are not guaranteed wages.