Lead Culinary Coach (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a vibrant and inclusive team as a Senior Sous Chef at a renowned restaurant chain. This role is perfect for those who thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about culinary excellence. You will lead a dedicated kitchen team, ensuring that every dish meets the highest standards while fostering a culture of growth and support. With exciting benefits like free meals and access to earnings before payday, this is an opportunity to make a real impact in a dynamic setting. If you have strong leadership skills and a commitment to quality, this position offers a fulfilling career path.

Benefits

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off for friends and family

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Access to new menus

Pension scheme

Training programs

Cycle-to-work scheme

Discounted gym memberships

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Strong dedication to food quality and guest experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the kitchen team to deliver exceptional dishes.
• Maintain high standards of food safety and financial performance.

Skills

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Education

Culinary Degree

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Lead Culinary Coach (Hiring Immediately), Nottingham

Client: Wagamama

Location: Nottingham, 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, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate differences and 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 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 excellent results.

What You Bring:

• Focus on creating a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes, nurturing talent, and role modeling a coaching culture.
• Dedication to ensuring an excellent guest experience, with dishes prepared to exceptional standards and equipped team members with necessary skills and mindset.
• Experience in maintaining high standards of food, health, and safety, and understanding financial aspects such as gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Commitment to building a coaching culture and fostering personal and professional growth within your team.
• Ability to think quickly and solve problems proactively.

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 ensure your team feels supported.
• Proven experience in maintaining kitchen standards and managing financial performance.
• Ability to manage labor costs and react to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams to flourish in their roles.
• Passion for creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and belongs.
• Forward-thinking problem solver, quick decision-maker.

Benefits:

• Share of tips
• Free food on shift from our menu, plus 50% off outside of work for friends and family.
• First access to new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• Access up to 30% of 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

Note: If successful, you 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.