Job Title: Lead Culinary Coach (Hiring Immediately), Worcester
Client: Wagamama
Location: Worcester, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Details
Views: 6 | Posted: 10.05.2025 | Expiry Date: 24.06.2025
Job Description
We are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join our team at Wagamama, a company that celebrates individuality and diversity across over 165 restaurants. We value personality over perfection and aim to nourish 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. Your responsibilities include coaching and developing your team, driving restaurant performance, and delivering exceptional results.
What You Need to Succeed
* Focus on creating a caring, supportive environment, nurturing talent, and role modeling a coaching culture.
* Ensure an excellent guest experience by maintaining high standards in food preparation and team skills.
* Maintain spotless food, health, and safety standards; understand financial metrics such as gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
* Build a coaching culture, participate in recruitment and ongoing development, and foster personal and professional growth.
* Be a proactive problem solver capable of quick decision-making.
Preferred Experience
* Leadership experience 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 ensuring compliance with food safety standards and managing kitchen finances.
* Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
* Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.
* Proactive problem-solving skills and quick thinking.
What We Offer
* Share of tips
* Free food on shift from our menu, plus 50% off outside of work to share with friends and family
* First access to new menu launches
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
* Wagamama parties with VIP guests
* Access to up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream
Additional benefits include pension scheme, training, cycle-to-work scheme, discounted gym memberships, and long service awards.
Be You, Be Wagamama
If successful in the interview process, you will need to attend a 7-week training program in the United Kingdom, with all travel and accommodation expenses covered.
Note: 100% of tips go to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant and are at guests' discretion; they are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.
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