Lead Culinary Coach (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to lead a dynamic kitchen team in Exeter. This role emphasizes creating a nurturing environment while maintaining high standards of food quality and safety. As a pivotal figure in the kitchen, you will inspire your team, drive performance, and ensure an exceptional guest experience. With a focus on personal and professional growth, this position offers a unique opportunity to shape a collaborative culture. Join a vibrant team that celebrates individuality and diversity, making every dining experience memorable.

Benefits

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off food outside work

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

Access to earnings before payday

Pension schemes

Training opportunities

Cycle-to-work schemes

Discounted gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills to support and engage the team.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for the team and guests.
• Ensure high food, health, and safety standards are maintained.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Job description

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Lead Culinary Coach (Hiring Immediately), Exeter

Client:

wagamama

Location:

Exeter, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

Job Description:

Senior Sous Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate individuality and diversity. We value personality over perfection – we call it be you, be wagamama. We are looking for 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 inspirational leader, creating a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support in coaching and developing your team to excel while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

What you |

• Focus on creating a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes. Prioritize nurturing and developing talent within your team, role-modeling a coaching culture within management.
• Are dedicated to ensuring an excellent guest experience, with every dish prepared to exceptional standards, either through your efforts or by empowering your team.
• Ensure your kitchen’s food, health, and safety standards are maintained and understand the financial aspects, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, proactively spotting opportunities.
• Build a coaching culture within your team, working with your head chef on recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, able to think quickly and make decisions on the spot.

What we look for |

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef, driving performance in a fast-paced, complex environment.
• Strong communication skills, with genuine conversations that ensure your team feels supported and heard.
• Experience maintaining high food, health, and safety standards.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit and stock control.
• Experience managing labor costs and adapting to changing demands.
• A leader who inspires and engages their team to flourish in their roles and careers.
• Passionate about creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and belongs.
• A proactive problem solver, able to think on your feet and make quick decisions.

Wagamama’s benefits |

• Share of tips
• Free food on shift from our menu, plus 50% off outside of work to share with friends and family
• Opportunity to be the first to experience our new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
• Wagamama parties throughout the year with VIP guests
• Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with Wagestream

Plus, we offer pension schemes, training, cycle-to-work schemes, discounted gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be Wagamama

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

*Tips are entirely at guests’ discretion and are not guaranteed wages; 100% of tips go to our teams, but amounts vary by restaurant.