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Lead Culinary Coach (Hiring Immediately), Maidstone
Client: Wagamama
Location: Maidstone, 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, we celebrate individuality and diversity. With over 165 restaurants, we are looking for 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, creating a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support in coaching and developing your team to excel, while driving restaurant performance and achieving excellent results.
What You Bring:
* Ability to foster a positive environment where your team feels cared for and valued, promoting a coaching culture.
* Dedication to delivering an exceptional guest experience, ensuring dishes meet high standards.
* Experience in maintaining food, health, and safety standards, and understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
* Focus on building a coaching culture, working closely with the Head Chef on recruitment and development.
* Problem-solving skills, quick decision-making, and adaptability.
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 genuine conversations that support your team.
* Proven track record in maintaining high standards of food, safety, and financial management.
* Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team.
* Commitment to creating an inclusive, respectful environment.
Benefits:
* Share of tips
* Free food on shift from our menu, with 50% off outside work to share with friends and family
* Early access to new menus
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
* Wagamama parties and VIP events
* Access 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
Note: Successful candidates will attend a 7-week training in the UK, with all travel and accommodation covered.
*Tips are 100% for the team, vary by restaurant, and are at guest discretion. Tips are not considered wages or guaranteed.
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