Restaurant Performance Coach (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to inspire and lead a kitchen team in Nottingham. The role involves fostering a positive work environment, ensuring high standards in food preparation, and driving restaurant performance. Ideal candidates will have experience in a fast-paced kitchen, strong leadership qualities, and a commitment to guest satisfaction. The position offers competitive benefits, including a bonus scheme and family-friendly policies.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually.

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday.

Free food on shift and 50% discount outside of work.

Industry-leading family-friendly policies.

Recognition programs such as 'Wok Star'.

Additional benefits: pension, holiday, training.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for team and guests.
• Support continuous coaching and development of your team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Job description

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Restaurant Performance Coach (Hiring Immediately), Nottingham

Client: Wagamama

Location: Nottingham, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 4

Posted: 12.05.2025

Expiry Date: 26.06.2025

Job Description:

Senior Sous Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, we celebrate differences and appreciate personality over perfection. 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 continuous coaching and development of your team, driving restaurant performance, and delivering exceptional 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.
• Dedication to ensuring an excellent guest experience, with dishes prepared to high standards and your team equipped with necessary skills and mindset.
• Experience in maintaining food, health, safety standards, and understanding financial performance, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• A focus on building a coaching culture, recruitment, ongoing development, and fostering personal and professional growth.
• Ability to think quickly and make informed decisions as a forward-thinking problem solver.

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 the ability to have genuine conversations and support your team.
• Experience maintaining high standards in food, health, safety, and financial management.
• Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.
• Problem-solving skills with 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 entirely to the team; vary by restaurant).
• Free food on shift and 50% discount outside of work.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents.
• Early access to new menus.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift.
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events.
• Recognition programs such as "Wok Star" nationwide.
• Additional benefits: pension, holiday, training, cycle-to-work, 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 at guests' discretion, vary by restaurant, and are not guaranteed wages.