Restaurant Performance Coach (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant as a Senior Sous Chef in Dartford, where you will inspire your team and ensure top-notch guest experiences. You will lead kitchen operations, maintain high food safety standards, and drive performance in a vibrant, fast-paced setting. Enjoy a range of benefits including a bonus scheme, flexible earnings access, and a supportive work culture that values diversity and individuality.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Free shift food from our menu

50% off outside work

Paid parental leave

Recognition as a nationwide 'Wok Star'

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to foster a positive environment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Job description

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Restaurant Performance Coach (Hiring Immediately), Dartford

Client: Wagamama

Location: Dartford, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views:

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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, creating a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support continuous coaching and development, drive restaurant performance, and deliver exceptional results.

What You Bring:

• A focus on creating a positive environment where your team feels cared for and valued, fostering a coaching culture.
• Dedication to delivering an excellent guest experience, ensuring dishes meet high standards.
• Experience maintaining food, health, safety standards, and understanding financial metrics like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• A commitment to building a strong, developing team through recruitment and ongoing growth.
• Ability to think quickly and solve problems proactively.

What We Look For:

• Experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, with genuine and caring conversations.
• Experience ensuring food safety and standards.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including GP and stock control.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and motivate teams.
• Passion for creating an inclusive, respectful environment.
• Problem-solving skills and quick decision-making abilities.

Benefits:

• Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually.
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream.
• Share of tips (tips go directly to team members).
• Free shift food from our menu, plus 50% off outside work.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including paid parental leave.
• Early access to new menus.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided.
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests.
• Recognition as a nationwide 'Wok Star.'

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

Be You, Be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*Tips are 100% for the team; amounts vary by restaurant and are at guests' discretion. Tips are not considered wages nor guaranteed.