Lead Culinary Coach (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a vibrant and diverse team as a Senior Sous Chef at a renowned restaurant chain, where you will lead and inspire your kitchen team while ensuring high standards of food safety and performance. This role offers a unique opportunity to foster a coaching culture, develop talent, and drive restaurant success. Enjoy a variety of benefits including tips, free meals, and access to new menus. With a commitment to individuality and excellence, this position is perfect for a passionate culinary leader looking to make a difference in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off food outside work

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Access to new menus

Gym discounts

Pension schemes

Cycle schemes

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the kitchen team to deliver excellent results.
• Maintain high standards of food safety and manage kitchen financials.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Problem Solving

Job description

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Lead Culinary Coach (Hiring Immediately), Swindon, Wiltshire

Client: Wagamama

Location: Swindon, Wiltshire, 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, we are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join us in our mission to nourish from bowl to soul.

The role:

As a Senior Sous Chef, you will be an inspirational leader, fostering a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support continuous coaching and development to help your team excel, while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

What we look for:

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef, with a focus on performance and positive leadership in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to have meaningful conversations and support your team.
• Experience maintaining high standards of food safety, health, and safety.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Ability to build a coaching culture, recruit, and develop your team.
• Problem-solving skills, quick decision-making, and adaptability.

Benefits:

• Share of tips
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work
• 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

We also offer pension schemes, training, cycle schemes, gym discounts, 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 covered.

*Tips are at guest discretion and are not guaranteed wages.