Restaurant Performance Coach (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant is seeking a Senior Sous Chef in Bath. The role emphasizes leadership, team support, and maintaining high standards in a fast-paced environment. You'll foster a positive culture while ensuring exceptional guest experiences and managing kitchen operations effectively.

Benefits

Bonus scheme—up to £3,000 annually.

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday.

Free food during shifts.

50% off outside work.

26 weeks full pay for expectant parents.

Gym memberships.

Long service awards.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Strong communication skills for supportive conversations.

Responsibilities

• Support continuous coaching and development of the team.
• Ensure high standards of food, health, and safety.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Job description

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Restaurant Performance Coach (Hiring Immediately), Bath

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

Bath, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

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Job Description:

Senior Sous Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, we celebrate diversity and individuality, emphasizing personality over perfection—it's all about being you, being Wagamama. With over 165 restaurants, we are seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join us on our journey to nourish both body and 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, driving restaurant performance and achieving excellent results.

What You Bring |

• Focus on creating a caring, supportive environment where your team feels valued and celebrated, nurturing talent and role-modeling a coaching culture.
• Dedication to delivering an exceptional guest experience, ensuring every dish meets high standards, either through your own efforts or by empowering your team.
• Experience in maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards, and understanding kitchen financials, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Commitment to building a coaching culture, working with the head chef on recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• A proactive problem solver, capable of quick thinking and decision-making.

What We Look For |

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to have considerate and supportive conversations.
• Proven experience in maintaining high standards of food, health, safety, and financial performance.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams to thrive and grow.
• Passion for creating an inclusive, respectful environment where everyone belongs.
• A forward-thinking problem solver capable of quick, effective decisions.

What’s In It For You |

• Bonus scheme—up to £3,000 annually.
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream.
• Share of tips.
• Free food during shifts—anything from our menu—and 50% off outside work to treat friends and family.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents.
• Early access to our new menus.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift.
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year.
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our program.

We also offer pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle-to-work schemes, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be You, Be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*100% of tips go to our teams. Tips vary by location and are at guests' discretion; they are not considered wages, nor are they guaranteed.