Restaurant Performance Coach (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain is seeking a Senior Sous Chef in Lincoln to inspire and lead a kitchen team. This role involves fostering a positive environment, ensuring high food standards, and driving restaurant performance. With various benefits and a bonus scheme, this position is ideal for someone passionate about culinary excellence and team development.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Free food on shift

50% off outside work

Pension scheme

Holiday

Training

Cycle to work scheme

Retail and leisure discounts

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Proven ability to uphold food, health, and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for the team and guests.
• Ensure high standards in dish preparation and team training.
• Maintain food, health, and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Job description

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Restaurant Performance Coach (Hiring Immediately), Lincoln

Client: wagamama

Location: Lincoln, 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, we celebrate difference and value personality over perfection. With over 165 restaurants, we are seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join our team and contribute to nourishing our community from bowl to soul.

The Role:

As a Senior Sous Chef, you will be an inspirational leader, fostering a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support continuous coaching and development to maximize team potential, while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create a positive environment where your team feels cared for and valued, celebrating successes and nurturing talent.
• Ensure an exceptional guest experience by maintaining high standards in dish preparation and team training.
• Maintain impeccable food, health, and safety standards, and understand financial aspects such as gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• Build a coaching culture, working with the Head Chef on recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Be a proactive problem solver, making quick and effective decisions.

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 and considerate approach.
• Proven ability to uphold food, health, and safety standards.
• Financial acumen regarding kitchen performance, including GP and stock management.
• Experience managing labour costs and adapting to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and belongs.
• Forward-thinking problem-solving skills.

Benefits:

• Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually.
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with wagestream.
• Share of tips (tips vary by restaurant; tips are discretionary and not guaranteed).
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work to treat friends and family.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including paid leave for expectant or adopting parents.
• Early access to new menus.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided.
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests.
• National recognition through our "Wok Star" program.

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 the Disability Confident scheme.

*100% of tips go to our teams; tips vary by restaurant, are discretionary, and are not considered wages or guaranteed.