Lead Culinary Coach (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking restaurant group as a Senior Sous Chef, where individuality and diversity are celebrated. In this role, you'll lead a passionate kitchen team, fostering a culture of growth and excellence. Your expertise in food safety, financial performance, and team leadership will drive restaurant success. Enjoy benefits like free meals, tips, and access to new menu items while being part of a vibrant culinary community. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off meals outside work

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Access to new menu items

Pension scheme

Training opportunities

Cycle-to-work scheme

Discounted gym memberships

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Strong communication and leadership skills to inspire the team.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive work environment and nurture team talent.
• Maintain high standards in food preparation and safety.

Skills

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Food Safety Standards

Financial Performance Understanding

Problem Solving

Job description

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Client:

Wagamama

Location:

Luton, Bedfordshire, 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 individuality and diversity, appreciating 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’ll be an inspiring 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 exceptional results.

Responsibilities include:

• Creating a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes, nurturing talent, and role modeling a coaching culture within management.
• Ensuring an excellent guest experience by maintaining high standards in dish preparation and equipping your team with necessary skills and mindset.
• Maintaining spotless food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial performance including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively spotting opportunities.
• Building a coaching culture within your team, working with the Head Chef on recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Being a forward-thinking problem solver, able to think quickly and make effective decisions.

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 communication skills, with genuine conversations that ensure your team feels heard and supported.
• Experience maintaining high standards in food, health, and safety.
• Understanding of financial performance, including gross profit and stock control.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team, fostering growth and inclusion.
• A proactive problem solver, capable of quick thinking and decision-making.

Wagamama’s benefits |

• Share of tips
• Free food on shift from our menu, plus 50% off outside work to share with friends and family
• First access to new menu items
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
• Access 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

**Successful candidates will attend a 7-week training in the UK, with all travel and accommodation expenses covered.**

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