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Lead Culinary Coach (Hiring Immediately), Leeds, West Yorkshire
Client: Wagamama
Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
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EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views: 2
Posted: 08.05.2025
Expiry Date: 22.06.2025
Job Description:
Senior Sous Chef | Full Time
At Wagamama, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate individuality and diversity. We value personality over perfection—be yourself, be Wagamama. 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, fostering a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support continuous coaching and development of your team, drive restaurant performance, and deliver exceptional results.
What we look for:
* Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
* Strong communication skills with a genuine, caring approach, ensuring your team feels heard and supported.
* Proven experience maintaining high standards of food safety, health, and safety.
* Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
* Ability to build a coaching culture, working with your Head Chef on recruitment and development.
* Problem-solving skills with the ability to make quick decisions.
Benefits:
* Share of tips
* Free food on shift from our menu, plus 50% off outside work to treat friends and family
* First access to new menus
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
* Wagamama parties with VIP guests
* Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
Additional benefits include pension scheme, training, cycle-to-work scheme, discounted gym memberships, and long service awards.
Be you, be Wagamama
Note: Successful candidates will attend a 7-week training in the UK, with all travel and accommodation covered.
*Tips are 100% for our teams, vary by restaurant, and are at guests' discretion. Tips are not considered wages nor guaranteed.
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