Restaurant Performance Coach (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain is seeking a Senior Sous Chef in Hemel Hempstead. The role involves inspiring leadership, team development, and maintaining high food safety standards. Enjoy a range of benefits including a bonus scheme, discounts, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Free food on shift

50% discount outside of work

Pension scheme

Holiday

Training

Cycle to work scheme

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Experience ensuring food safety and financial performance.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for your team and guests.
• Support continuous coaching and development of your team.
• Drive restaurant performance and deliver excellent results.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Job description

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Restaurant Performance Coach (Hiring Immediately), Hemel Hempstead

Client: Wagamama

Location: Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views:

3

Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

Job Description:

Senior Sous Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate individuality and personality over perfection. We are looking for 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, creating a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support continuous coaching and development of your team while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

What You Bring

• Ability to create a caring, positive environment and nurture talent within your team
• Commitment to delivering an exceptional guest experience with high standards
• Experience ensuring food safety, health standards, and financial performance including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs
• Focus on building a coaching culture and fostering personal and professional growth
• Problem-solving skills and quick decision-making abilities

What We Look For

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills with a caring approach
• Experience maintaining high food and safety standards
• Understanding of kitchen financials and labour management
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage the team
• Commitment to inclusivity and respect within the team
• Proactive problem-solving skills

What’s In It For You

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Tips share
• Free food on shift and 50% discount outside of work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies
• Opportunity to experience new menus first
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• Recognition as a nationwide Wok Star

Additional benefits include pension scheme, 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 Disability Confident.

*Tips are 100% directed to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant and are at guests’ discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.