Lead Culinary Coach (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Sous Chef in Coventry, where your leadership will inspire a dynamic kitchen team. This role emphasizes the importance of creating a positive work environment, ensuring exceptional guest experiences, and maintaining high food safety standards. With a focus on coaching and development, you'll play a key role in fostering talent while driving performance in a fast-paced setting. Enjoy benefits like free meals, early access to new menus, and a supportive team culture that values individuality. If you're ready to take your culinary career to the next level, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off food outside work

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Access to earnings before payday

Discounted gym memberships

Pension scheme

Training opportunities

Cycle-to-work scheme

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Strong understanding of food safety and health regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the kitchen team to deliver high-quality dishes.
• Maintain food safety and hygiene standards while managing costs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Education

Culinary Degree

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Lead Culinary Coach (Hiring Immediately), Coventry

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

Coventry, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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Job Description:

Senior Sous Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, we celebrate differences and value personality over perfection — we call it be you, be wagamama. 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 continuous coaching and development of your team to excel while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

What You Bring:

• Ability to foster a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes and nurturing talent, role modeling a coaching culture.
• Dedication to ensuring an exceptional guest experience, with dishes prepared to high standards and equipped your team with necessary skills and mindset.
• Experience in maintaining spotless food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial performance including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Focus on building a coaching culture, working with your head chef on recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Forward-thinking problem solver, able to make quick decisions and think on your 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 communicator who engages with the team with consideration and care.
• Proven experience in maintaining high standards of food, safety, and health regulations.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit and stock control.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage the team, fostering a respectful and inclusive environment.
• Proactive problem-solving skills with quick decision-making abilities.

What’s In It For You:

• Share of tips
• Free food on shift from our menu, plus 50% off outside work to treat friends and family
• Early access to new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
• 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

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

*Tips are at guest discretion and are not guaranteed wages, with 100% of tips going to team members.