Restaurant Performance Coach (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant group is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to inspire and lead a kitchen team in Bolton. The role involves coaching staff, maintaining high food standards, and ensuring exceptional guest experiences. Join a vibrant team dedicated to inclusivity and culinary excellence, with numerous benefits including a bonus scheme and early access to new menus.

Benefits

Bonus scheme — up to £3,000 annually

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream

Tips sharing

Free shift food and 50% off outside work

Industry-leading family-friendly policies

Early access to new menus

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Company parties and VIP guest events

National recognition as a Wok Star

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven experience in kitchen standards and financial performance.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Job description

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Restaurant Performance Coach (Hiring Immediately), Bolton, Greater Manchester

Client: Wagamama

Location: Bolton, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

Job Description:

Senior Sous Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, we celebrate difference and value personality over perfection — we call it be you, be Wagamama. With over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join 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 achieve their best, while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

What You Bring

• Focus on creating a caring, listening environment, celebrating successes, nurturing talent, and role modeling a coaching culture.
• Dedication to ensuring an exceptional guest experience, with dishes prepared to high standards.
• Experience in maintaining food, health, and safety standards, and understanding financial metrics like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Ability to build a coaching culture, recruit, and develop your team, fostering personal and professional growth.
• A proactive problem solver, capable of quick decision-making.

What We Look For

• Experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with a caring approach.
• Proven experience in kitchen standards, financial performance, and labor management.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams.
• Commitment to inclusivity and respect within the team.

Benefits

• Bonus scheme — up to £3,000 annually
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream
• Tips sharing
• Free shift food and 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies
• Early access to new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites
• Company parties and VIP guest events
• National recognition as a Wok Star

Additional benefits include pension, holiday, training, cycle scheme, discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be You, Be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*All tips go directly to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant and are discretionary, not guaranteed wages.