Restaurant Performance Coach (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain in Manchester is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to inspire and lead their kitchen team. The role involves ensuring high standards in food preparation, fostering a supportive environment, and driving restaurant performance. With a focus on guest experiences and team development, the ideal candidate will have strong leadership and problem-solving skills. The position offers various benefits, including a bonus scheme and family-friendly policies.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually

Access to earnings before payday via Wagestream

Free shift meals from our menu

50% off outside work

Family-friendly policies

Early access to new menus

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties and VIP guest events

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for your team and guests.
• Ensure food safety and maintain high standards in food preparation.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Job description

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Restaurant Performance Coach (Hiring Immediately), Manchester

Client:

wagamama

Location:

Manchester, United Kingdom

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Other

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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 inspirational leader, creating a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support and develop your team, driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

What You Bring:

• A focus on creating a caring environment where your team feels valued and supported, promoting a coaching culture.
• A dedication to delivering exceptional guest experiences and maintaining high standards in food preparation.
• Experience in ensuring food safety, health and safety standards, and understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Ability to build a coaching culture and foster personal and professional growth within your team.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to make quick decisions in a fast-paced environment.

What We Look For:

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef, driving performance in a complex environment.
• Strong communication skills with a caring and considerate approach.
• Experience in maintaining high standards in food safety and health and safety.
• Understanding of financial performance including GP and stock control.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive and respectful environment.
• Problem-solving skills and quick decision-making ability.

Benefits:

• Bonus scheme up to £3,000 annually.
• Access to earnings before payday via Wagestream.
• Tips shared among staff.
• Free shift meals from our menu and 50% off outside work.
• Family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay plus 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents.
• Early access to new menus.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift.
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events.
• Recognition as a nationwide Wok Star.

We also offer pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle-to-work, discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be You, Be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of Disability Confident.

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