Restaurant Performance Coach (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant is seeking a Senior Sous Chef in Slough to inspire and lead a kitchen team. The role involves fostering a positive environment, maintaining high food safety standards, and driving restaurant performance. Benefits include a bonus scheme, free food during shifts, and family-friendly policies.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream

Share of tips

Free food during shifts

50% off outside of work

26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for parents

First access to new menus

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties and VIP guest events

Recognition as a nationwide Wok Star

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Proven experience in maintaining high standards in food safety.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for team and guests.
• Ensure high standards in dish preparation and team skills.
• Build a coaching culture within your team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Job description

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Restaurant Performance Coach (Hiring Immediately), Slough

Client: Wagamama

Location: Slough, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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4

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 focus on appreciating personality over perfection — we call it 'Be You, Be Wagamama'. We are seeking 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, fostering a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support continuous coaching and development of your team to help them excel, while driving restaurant performance and delivering exceptional results.

What You Will Do

• Create a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes and nurturing talent.
• Ensure an excellent guest experience by maintaining high standards in dish preparation and team skills.
• Maintain spotless food, health, and safety standards; understand financial performance including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• Build a coaching culture within your team, working with the Head Chef on recruitment and ongoing development.
• Be a proactive problem solver, making quick decisions on your feet.

What We Look For

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced, complex environment.
• Strong communication skills with genuine, considerate conversations ensuring your team feels supported.
• Proven experience in maintaining high standards in food safety, health, and safety.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit and stock management.
• Ability to manage labour costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Inspiring leadership that motivates the team to thrive in their roles and careers.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.
• A forward-thinking problem solver capable of quick decision-making.

Benefits

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Share of tips (tips go directly to the team, varying by restaurant)
• Free food during shifts, 50% off outside of work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• First access to new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• Recognition as a nationwide Wok Star through our recognition program

Additional benefits include pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle-to-work schemes, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be You, Be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of Disability Confident.

*Tips are 100% for the team; amounts vary by restaurant and are left at guests' discretion. Tips are not guaranteed wages or considered part of the salary.