Restaurant Performance Coach (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

A renowned restaurant chain is seeking a Senior Sous Chef in Derby, UK. The role involves leading a kitchen team, ensuring high standards of food safety, and fostering a positive work environment. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and problem-solving skills, with a commitment to team development and guest satisfaction. Competitive benefits include a bonus scheme and family-friendly policies.

Benefits

Bonus scheme — up to £3,000 annually

Access to 30% of earnings before payday

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off outside of work

26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for parents

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties with VIP guests

National recognition program

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Strong communication skills to support the team.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for team and guests.
• Support in coaching and developing the team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Job description

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Restaurant Performance Coach (Hiring Immediately), Derby

Client: Wagamama

Location: Derby, 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 difference and appreciate personality over perfection — we call it be you, be Wagamama. 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 in coaching and developing your team to excel while driving restaurant performance and delivering outstanding 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.
• Dedicated to ensuring an excellent guest experience with dishes prepared to exceptional standards, empowering your team with necessary skills and mindset.
• Experience in maintaining spotless food, health, and safety standards, and understanding the financial aspects of a kitchen, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Commitment to building a coaching culture, recruitment, and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth within your team.
• A forward-thinking problem solver, capable of quick 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 caring conversations, ensuring your team feels supported.
• Proven experience in maintaining high standards of food, health, safety, and financial performance of a kitchen.
• Ability to manage labor costs and react to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team to flourish in their roles and careers.
• A passion for creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and belongs.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to think on your feet.

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 (tips go directly to our teams; varies by restaurant)
• Free food on shift (from our menu) and 50% off outside of work to treat friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy: 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• First access to new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
• National recognition program — be known as a wok star

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

Be You, Be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*Tips are 100% for our teams and vary by restaurant. Tips are discretionary and not considered wages or guaranteed.