Head Culinary Coach (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Sous Chef, where you will lead a dynamic kitchen team in a vibrant environment. This role emphasizes nurturing talent and fostering a coaching culture while ensuring high standards of food quality and guest satisfaction. With a commitment to inclusivity and personal growth, you will play a key role in driving restaurant performance. Enjoy a range of exciting perks, including a bonus scheme, early access to new menus, and industry-leading family-friendly policies. This is an opportunity to make a real impact in a celebrated culinary setting.

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 outside work

26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for parents

Early access to new menus

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties and VIP guest events

National recognition through Wok Star program

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to foster team support.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead a kitchen team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Maintain food safety standards and manage kitchen financials.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

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Head Culinary Coach (Hiring Immediately), Warrington, Cheshire

Client: Wagamama

Location: Warrington, Cheshire

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 difference and value personality over perfection. With over 165 restaurants, 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 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 excellent results.

What You Bring:

• Focus on creating a caring, listening environment, celebrating successes, nurturing talent, and role modeling a coaching culture.
• Dedication to ensuring an exceptional guest experience, with dishes prepared to high standards.
• Experience in maintaining food, health, and safety standards, and understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Commitment to building a coaching culture and fostering personal and professional growth within your team.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to make quick decisions.

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 genuine conversations that ensure team support and understanding.
• Proficiency in maintaining food, health, safety standards, and financial management of a kitchen.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.
• Problem-solving skills and quick decision-making abilities.

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 vary by restaurant, at guest discretion, not guaranteed)
• Free food on shift, plus 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 and VIP guest events
• National recognition through our Wok Star program

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

Be You, Be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*100% of tips go to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant, are at guest discretion, and are not considered wages or guaranteed.