Lead Culinary Coach (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Derby; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to lead a dynamic kitchen team in Derby. This role emphasizes fostering a positive environment and coaching talent while ensuring high standards in food preparation and guest experience. You will be responsible for driving performance, managing costs, and creating an inclusive atmosphere. With exciting benefits such as free meals and access to earnings before payday, this position offers a unique opportunity to grow and thrive in a fast-paced culinary setting. Join a team that values individuality and celebrates success!

Benefits

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off outside of work

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Access to new menus

Gym discounts

Pension

Training

Cycle to work

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and a caring approach.

Responsibilities

• Create a supportive environment, celebrating team successes.
• Ensure high standards in dish preparation and team skills.
• Maintain food safety and financial standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Food Safety Knowledge

Problem Solving

Financial Management

Job description

Lead Culinary Coach (Hiring Immediately), Derby

Wagamama is looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join our team in Derby, United Kingdom. With over 165 restaurants, we celebrate individuality and value personality over perfection — we call it be you, be wagamama.

Role Overview

As a Senior Sous Chef, you will be an inspirational leader, fostering a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support in coaching and developing your team, driving restaurant performance, and delivering exceptional results.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 skills.
• Maintain spotless food, health, and safety standards; understand financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• Build a coaching culture, working with the Head Chef on recruitment and ongoing development.
• Be a proactive problem solver, making quick decisions when necessary.

What We Look For

• Experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with a caring approach.
• Knowledge of food safety, health standards, and kitchen financials.
• Ability to manage labour costs and react to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive, respectful environment.

Benefits

• Share of tips (tips are at guest discretion and not guaranteed).
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside of work.
• First access to new menus.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided.
• Wagamama parties and VIP events.
• Access to up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream.
• Additional benefits: pension, training, cycle to work, gym discounts, long service awards.

Additional Information

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

EU work permit is required.