Lead Culinary Coach (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a Senior Sous Chef to lead a dynamic kitchen team in Southampton. This role emphasizes creating a positive work environment while ensuring high standards of food quality and safety. As part of a vibrant team, you'll be responsible for coaching and developing talent, driving performance, and delivering an exceptional guest experience. With a commitment to inclusivity and respect, this position offers a unique opportunity to thrive in a fast-paced culinary setting. Join us to celebrate individuality and make a meaningful impact in the culinary world.

Benefits

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off food outside work

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Access to new menus

Wagamama parties

Access to earnings before payday

Pension scheme

Discounted gym memberships

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and commitment to team support.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for team and guests.
• Drive restaurant performance and deliver exceptional results.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Food Safety Standards

Financial Performance Management

Education

Experience as Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef

Job description

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Lead Culinary Coach (Hiring Immediately), Southampton

Client: Wagamama

Location: Southampton, 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

Celebrating individuality, we don’t conform — we celebrate difference. 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 will be an inspirational 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.

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 equipped staff with necessary skills and mindset.
• Experience in maintaining spotless food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial performance including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Ability to build a coaching culture within your team, working with your Head Chef on recruitment and development, fostering growth.
• A forward-thinking problem solver capable of quick decision-making.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with genuine, considerate conversations ensuring team support.
• Proven experience in maintaining food, health, safety standards, and understanding financial metrics like GP and stock control.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams to excel and grow.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive, respectful environment.
• Problem-solving skills and adaptability.

Benefits

• Share of tips
• Free food on shift, plus 50% off outside work to treat friends and family
• 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 in the interview process, you will attend a 7-week training period in the UK, with all travel and accommodation expenses covered.

*Tips are 100% for our teams, vary by restaurant, and are discretionary and not guaranteed.