Lead Culinary Coach (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Newcastle upon Tyne; 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 a vibrant environment. In this role, you will foster a coaching culture, ensuring exceptional guest experiences while maintaining high standards in food safety and financial performance. You'll enjoy perks like free meals, tips, and exclusive access to new menus. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate leader to make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced culinary setting.

Benefits

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off meals outside work

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Access to new menus

Pension scheme

Training opportunities

Cycle-to-work scheme

Discounted gym memberships

Long service awards

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for team and guests.
• Maintain high standards in dish preparation and safety.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Food Safety Standards

Team Development

Job description

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Client:

Wagamama

Location:

Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, 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 differences and appreciate 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 to excel while driving restaurant performance and delivering exceptional results.

What You Need To Do:

• Focus on creating a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes. Prioritize nurturing and developing talent, role modeling a coaching culture.
• Ensure an excellent guest experience by maintaining high standards in dish preparation and equipping your team with necessary skills and mindset.
• Maintain spotless food, health, and safety standards; understand financial performance including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Build a coaching culture within your team, working with your head chef on recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Be a forward-thinking problem solver, able to make quick decisions on your feet.

What We Look For:

• Experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with genuine, considerate conversations.
• Experience maintaining high standards in food, health, safety, and financial performance.
• Ability to manage labor costs and react to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage the team to flourish.
• Passion for creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and they belong.
• A proactive problem solver capable of quick thinking.

What’s In It For You:

• Share of tips
• Free food on shift from our menu, plus 50% off outside work to treat friends and family
• First access to our new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
• Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with 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 need to attend a 7-week training in the UK, with all travel and accommodation expenses covered.**

*100% of tips go to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant and are at guest discretion. Tips are not considered wages or guaranteed.