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Head Culinary Coach (Hiring Immediately), Wakefield
Client: wagamama
Location: Wakefield, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views: 2
Posted: 08.05.2025
Expiry Date: 22.06.2025
Job Description:
Senior Sous Chef | Glasgow Central Area | Full Time
At wagamama, we celebrate difference and value personality over perfection. With over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join us in our mission 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 ongoing coaching and development, drive restaurant performance, and deliver excellent results.
What You Need To 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 food preparation and team skills.
* Maintain spotless food, health, and safety standards, and understand financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
* Build a coaching culture, working with your head chef on recruitment and development, fostering personal and professional growth.
* Be a proactive problem solver, able to make quick 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 the ability to have considerate and supportive conversations.
* Experience in maintaining high standards of food safety, health, and safety.
* Understanding of financial performance, including gross profit and stock control.
* Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
* Leadership qualities that inspire and engage the team.
* A commitment to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and belongs.
* A forward-thinking approach and quick decision-making skills.
What’s In It For You:
* Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually.
* Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with wagestream.
* Share of tips (tips vary by restaurant and are at guests' discretion).
* Free food on shift, 50% off outside of work.
* 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 and VIP guest events.
* Recognition programs like '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 the Disability Confident scheme.
*Tips are 100% for the team; amounts vary by restaurant and are at guests' discretion, not guaranteed or considered wages.
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