Lead Culinary Coach (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Northampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Sous Chef in Northampton, where you will lead a dynamic kitchen team. This role emphasizes individuality and diversity, providing an opportunity to inspire and develop talent while ensuring exceptional guest experiences. With a commitment to high standards and a supportive environment, you will drive restaurant performance and foster a culture of coaching. Enjoy a range of benefits including tips sharing, free food during shifts, and early access to new menus. If you're passionate about culinary excellence and team leadership, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Tips sharing

Free food on shift

50% off food outside work

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

Access to earnings before payday

Pension scheme

Training

Cycle-to-work scheme

Discounted gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of kitchen financials and food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead the kitchen team to deliver high-quality dishes.
• Maintain food safety and hygiene standards in the kitchen.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Food Safety Standards

Adaptability

Job description

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Lead Culinary Coach (Hiring Immediately), Northampton

Client:

wagamama

Location:

Northampton, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

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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 worldwide. 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 continuous coaching and development, driving restaurant performance and delivering exceptional results.

What You Bring:

• Focus on creating a caring, listening environment, celebrating successes and nurturing talent within your team.
• Dedication to providing an excellent guest experience, ensuring dishes meet high standards.
• Experience in maintaining spotless food, health, and safety standards, with a good understanding of kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Ability to build a coaching culture, working with the Head Chef on recruitment and development.
• Problem-solving skills, quick decision-making, and adaptability.

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 genuine conversations that support and support your team.
• Experience in maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit and stock management.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Inspiring leadership qualities that motivate your team to thrive.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive, respectful environment.
• Problem-solving skills, quick thinking, and adaptability.

Benefits:

• Tips sharing
• Free food on shift, plus 50% off outside work to share with friends and family
• Early 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

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

*Tips are at guests' discretion and are not guaranteed wages.