Lead Culinary Coach (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Senior Sous Chef to lead a dynamic kitchen team in a vibrant restaurant environment. This role focuses on fostering a positive culture, ensuring high-quality food preparation, and supporting team development. As part of a diverse team, you will have the opportunity to inspire others while maintaining high food safety standards and managing kitchen performance metrics. With exciting perks like free meals and a share of tips, this position offers a chance to grow and thrive in a fast-paced culinary landscape.

Benefits

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off meals for friends and family

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

Access to earnings before payday

Pension scheme

Training opportunities

Cycle-to-work scheme

Discounted gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Strong communicator ensuring team support and inclusivity.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Team Leadership

Problem Solving

Communication

Food Safety Standards

Financial Metrics Understanding

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Lead Culinary Coach (Hiring Immediately), York

Client: wagamama

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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 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 ongoing coaching and development of your team, drive restaurant performance, and deliver 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 high standards and your team equipped with necessary skills and mindset.
• Experience in maintaining food, health, safety standards, and understanding financial performance, including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• Ability to build a coaching culture, working with the head chef on recruitment and development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Forward-thinking problem solver, able to make quick decisions.

What We Look For:

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communicator, ensuring your team feels heard and supported.
• Experience in maintaining kitchen standards and understanding financial metrics like GP and stock control.
• Experience managing labour costs and reacting to changing demands.
• Inspiring leader who fosters an inclusive environment where the team feels respected and belongs.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to think on your feet.

What’s In It For You:

• Share of tips
• Free food on shift from our menu, plus 50% off outside 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 covered.

*Tips are 100% for the team; amounts vary by restaurant and are at guest discretion. Tips are not considered wages or guaranteed.