Lead Culinary Coach (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

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wagamama

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Basingstoke

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Other

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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Senior Sous Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity, valuing personality over perfection. With over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join our team and contribute to 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 of your team, driving restaurant performance and delivering exceptional results.

What You’ll Do |

• Create a caring and supportive environment, celebrating successes and nurturing talent, role modeling a coaching culture.
• Ensure an excellent guest experience by maintaining high standards in dish preparation and team skill development.
• Maintain impeccable food, health, and safety standards, and understand financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• Build a coaching culture within your team, working with the Head Chef on recruitment and ongoing development.
• Be a proactive problem solver, making quick and effective 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 the ability to have genuine conversations and support your team.
• Experience in maintaining high standards in food, health, safety, and financial management.
• Ability to manage labour costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive and respectful environment.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to think on your feet.

Benefits |

• Share of tips
• Free food on shift (anything from our menu) and 50% off outside of work for friends and family
• Early access to new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• Access to up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream

Additional benefits include pension scheme, training, cycle-to-work scheme, discounted gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be You, Be Wagamama

**If successful in the interview, you will attend a 7-week training in the UK, with all travel and accommodation covered.**

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