Lead Culinary Coach (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a vibrant and inclusive team as a Senior Sous Chef at a renowned restaurant chain. This role offers the opportunity to lead a dedicated kitchen team, ensuring exceptional guest experiences while maintaining high food and safety standards. You'll play a crucial role in coaching and developing talent, driving performance, and creating a supportive environment. With exciting benefits like free meals and access to new menus, this position is perfect for passionate culinary leaders looking to make a difference in a dynamic setting.

Benefits

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off meals for friends and family

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

Access to earnings before payday

Pension scheme

Training opportunities

Cycle-to-work scheme

Discounted gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills ensuring team support and morale.

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive environment for the team and guests.
• Maintain high food, health, and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership in Kitchen Management

Communication Skills

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Problem Solving

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

Lead Culinary Coach (Hiring Immediately), Colchester

Client: Wagamama

Location: Colchester, 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 individuality and diversity, with over 165 restaurants. We are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join our team and continue 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 achieve excellence, while driving restaurant performance and delivering outstanding results.

We are looking for someone who |

• Creates a caring and supportive environment, celebrating successes and nurturing talent, role-modeling a coaching culture.
• Ensures an exceptional guest experience, with dishes prepared to high standards, and equips the team with necessary skills and mindset.
• Maintains impeccable food, health, and safety standards, understands financial aspects such as 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, capable of quick decision-making.

What we look for |

• Experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, with consideration and care, ensuring the team feels supported.
• Experience maintaining high standards in food, health, safety, and financial management.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage the team.
• Passion for creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and belongs.
• A forward-thinking problem solver who can think on their feet.

Benefits for you |

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

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

Be you, be Wagamama

**Successful candidates will attend a 7-week training in the UK, with all travel and accommodation expenses covered.**

*Tips are at guests' discretion, vary by restaurant, and are not considered wages or guaranteed.