Lead Culinary Coach (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player in the culinary world is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to lead their kitchen team in Birmingham. This role offers the chance to foster a positive environment while ensuring exceptional food quality and safety standards. You will play a pivotal role in coaching your team, driving performance, and creating an inclusive atmosphere. With exciting benefits like free food on shift and a discount for friends and family, this position is perfect for those passionate about culinary arts and team leadership. Join a vibrant company that values diversity and individuality.

Benefits

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% discount for friends and family

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Access to new menus

Gym discounts

Pension scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Long service awards

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the kitchen team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Drive restaurant performance while maintaining high food standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Education

Culinary Degree

Job description

Lead Culinary Coach (Hiring Immediately), Birmingham

Client: Wagamama

Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom

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 | Full Time

At Wagamama, we celebrate diversity and individuality, valuing personality over perfection. With over 165 restaurants, we are seeking 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 inspiring leader, fostering a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support ongoing coaching and development of your team to excel, while driving restaurant performance and delivering exceptional results.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Creates a caring, listening environment, celebrates successes, and nurtures talent within the team, role modeling a coaching culture.
• Ensures an excellent guest experience, with dishes prepared to high standards, empowering the team with necessary skills and mindset.
• Maintains impeccable food, health, and safety standards; understands financial performance including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively spots opportunities.
• Builds a coaching culture, working with the Head Chef on recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Is a proactive problem solver, able to make quick decisions and think on their feet.

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, engaging with the team with consideration and care.
• Proven ability to maintain high standards in food safety, health standards, and financial management.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Inspirational leadership, engaging the team to thrive in their roles and careers.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive, respectful environment.
• A forward-thinking problem solver with quick decision-making skills.

Benefits:

• Share of tips
• Free food on shift and 50% discount outside of work for friends and family
• First access to new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream

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

Be You, Be Wagamama

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

*Tips are distributed among the team, vary by restaurant, and are at guest discretion. Tips are not considered wages or guaranteed.