Lead Culinary Coach (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join their dynamic team in Doncaster. This role offers the opportunity to lead a kitchen team, fostering a positive environment while ensuring high standards of food quality and safety. You'll be responsible for coaching and developing your team, driving performance, and delivering exceptional guest experiences. With a focus on inclusivity and talent nurturing, this position is perfect for someone passionate about culinary excellence and team leadership. Join a vibrant company that values individuality and diversity, and take your culinary career to new heights.

Benefits

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off food outside work

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Access to earnings via Wagestream

Discounted gym memberships

Pension scheme

Training opportunities

Long service awards

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the kitchen team to deliver exceptional results.
• Ensure high standards of food quality and guest experience.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Food safety standards

Financial management

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

Lead Culinary Coach (Hiring Immediately), Doncaster

Client: Wagamama

Location: Doncaster, 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 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, driving restaurant performance and delivering exceptional results.

What You Bring:

• Focus on creating a caring and supportive environment, nurturing talent and role modeling a coaching culture.
• Dedication to providing an excellent guest experience, ensuring dishes meet high standards.
• Experience in maintaining food, health, and safety standards, and understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Commitment to building a coaching culture and fostering personal and professional growth within your team.
• Ability to think quickly and solve problems proactively.

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 consideration and care.
• Experience maintaining high standards of food safety, health, and safety.
• 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 teams.
• Passion for creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.
• Problem-solving skills and quick decision-making abilities.

Benefits:

• Share of tips (tips vary by restaurant and are at guests' discretion).
• Free food on shift from our menu, plus 50% off outside work to share with friends and family.
• Early access to new menus.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift.
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year.
• 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 process, you will attend a 7-week training period in the UK, with all travel and accommodation expenses covered.

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