Lead Culinary Coach (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Warrington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to lead and inspire a dynamic kitchen team. This role emphasizes creating a supportive environment that celebrates individuality while maintaining high standards in food safety and guest experience. You will drive performance through effective leadership, ensuring your team excels in their culinary skills. Enjoy perks like free meals, early access to new menus, and a range of additional benefits. If you're passionate about nurturing talent and delivering exceptional dining experiences, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off for friends and family

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Access to Wagestream

Pension scheme

Training opportunities

Cycle-to-work scheme

Discounted gym memberships

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef leading a kitchen team.
• Strong understanding of food safety and financial management.

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive environment for team and guests while driving restaurant performance.
• Support continuous coaching and development of kitchen staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Education

Culinary Degree

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Lead Culinary Coach (Hiring Immediately), Warrington, Cheshire

Client: Wagamama

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Job Category: Other

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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 individuality and personality over perfection. We are seeking 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, 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 outstanding results.

What You Bring:

• Ability to create a caring and supportive environment, celebrating successes and nurturing talent, role modeling a coaching culture.
• Commitment to delivering an excellent guest experience, ensuring dishes meet high standards and your team is equipped with the necessary skills.
• Experience in maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards, and understanding financial aspects such as gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Focus on building a coaching culture, working with the Head Chef on recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Strong problem-solving skills, quick decision-making, and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.

What We Look For:

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef, driving performance through positive leadership.
• Excellent communication skills, ensuring your team feels heard and supported.
• Proven track record of maintaining high standards in food, health, safety, and financial management.
• Ability to manage labor costs and react to changing demands.
• Inspiring leadership qualities that motivate your team to grow and succeed.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.
• Forward-thinking problem solver with quick decision-making skills.

What’s In It For You:

• Share of tips
• Free food on shift from our menu and 50% off outside of work for friends and family
• Early access to new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift
• 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 in the interview, you will attend a 7-week training in the UK, with all travel and accommodation expenses covered.

*Tips are at guests' discretion and vary by restaurant. They are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.