Lead Culinary Coach (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a Senior Sous Chef to lead and inspire a culinary team in Kingston upon Hull. This full-time role offers an exciting opportunity to create a positive work environment while ensuring high standards in food preparation and guest experience. You will play a key role in coaching your team, driving restaurant performance, and maintaining food safety standards. With a focus on nurturing talent and celebrating successes, this position promises a rewarding journey in the culinary world. Join a vibrant team and enjoy benefits like free meals and access to earnings before payday.

Benefits

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off food outside work

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Access to up to 30% of earnings before payday

Discounted gym memberships

Pension scheme

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining food, health, and safety standards.
• Ability to build a coaching culture and develop team talent.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for team and guests.
• Support in coaching and developing your team.

Skills

Coaching and Development

Food Safety Standards

Problem-solving

Financial Performance Understanding

Team Leadership

Job description

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Lead Culinary Coach (Hiring Immediately), Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire

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Client:

Wagamama

Location:

Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire, 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 difference 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 in coaching and developing your team, driving restaurant performance, and delivering excellent results.

What we look for:

• Focus on creating a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes and nurturing talent.
• Dedication to ensuring an excellent guest experience, with dishes prepared to high standards and your team equipped with necessary skills.
• Experience in maintaining food, health, and safety standards, and understanding financial performance including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Ability to build a coaching culture, working with your head chef on recruitment and development.
• Problem-solving skills and quick decision-making abilities.

What we offer:

• Share of tips (100% go to teams, vary by restaurant)
• Free food on shift from our menu plus 50% off outside work
• First access to new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• 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:

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

*Tips are at guest discretion, vary by restaurant, and are not guaranteed wages.