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Head Culinary Coach (Hiring Immediately), Bournemouth
Client:
wagamama
Location:
Bournemouth, 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 individuality and diversity. With over 165 restaurants, we focus on 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 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, driving restaurant performance, and delivering exceptional results.
What You Need To Do |
* Create a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes. Prioritize nurturing and developing talent, role-modeling a coaching culture.
* Ensure an excellent guest experience by maintaining high standards in dish preparation, either through your efforts or by empowering your team.
* Maintain spotless food, health, and safety standards, understand financial performance including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively identify opportunities.
* Build a coaching culture within your team, working with your Head Chef on recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
* Be a forward-thinking problem solver, capable of quick decision-making.
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 the ability to have genuine conversations and support your team.
* Proven experience maintaining high standards in food, health, and safety.
* Experience understanding and managing kitchen financials, including gross profit and stock control.
* Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
* Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams to thrive and grow.
* Passion for creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and belongs.
* A proactive problem solver, quick thinker.
What’s In It For You |
* Bonus scheme — up to £3,000 annually.
* Access up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream.
* Tips share.
* Free shift meals from our menu and 50% off outside work to treat friends and family.
* 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 with VIP guests throughout the year.
* Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our program.
Additional benefits include pension schemes, holiday entitlement, 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.
*Note: 100% of tips go to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant and are at guests' discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.
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