Restaurant Performance Coach (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant as a Senior Sous Chef in Chelmsford. You will lead a kitchen team, ensuring high standards and exceptional guest experiences. The role emphasizes nurturing talent, maintaining food safety, and fostering a positive environment. Enjoy various benefits including a bonus scheme and family-friendly policies.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Free food on shift and 50% outside of work

Industry-leading family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

National recognition programme as a Wok Star

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support and coach your team to excel.
• Drive restaurant performance and achieve excellent results.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-Solving

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Restaurant Performance Coach (Hiring Immediately), Chelmsford

Client: Wagamama

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

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 our team and help us nourish from bowl to soul.

The Role:

As a Senior Sous Chef, you will be an inspiring leader, fostering a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support and coach your team to excel, while driving restaurant performance and achieving excellent results.

What You Bring:

• A focus on creating a caring and supportive environment, nurturing talent and role-modeling coaching within the management team.
• A dedication to delivering exceptional guest experiences, ensuring dishes meet high standards and your team is equipped with the necessary skills and mindset.
• Experience in maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards, understanding kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• A commitment to building a coaching culture and fostering personal and professional growth within your team.
• A proactive problem-solver, capable of quick decision-making.

What We Look For:

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced, complex environment.
• Strong communication skills, capable of having considerate and supportive conversations.
• Experience in ensuring spotless food, health, and safety standards.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit and stock control.
• Ability to manage labor costs effectively and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage the team to grow and succeed.
• A commitment to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.
• A forward-thinking approach and quick decision-making skills.

Benefits:

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Share of tips (100% goes to the team)
• Free food on shift and 50% outside of work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy (26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents)
• Opportunity to try new menus first
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• National recognition programme as a Wok Star

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

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