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Lead Culinary Coach (Hiring Immediately), Chesterfield
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Client:
Wagamama
Location:
Chesterfield, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Views:
2
Posted:
08.05.2025
Expiry Date:
22.06.2025
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Job Description:
Senior Sous Chef | Full Time
At Wagamama, we celebrate diversity and individuality, valuing personality over perfection. With over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join our team and help us 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 continuous coaching and development of your team, driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.
What you will 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 safety.
* Manage kitchen standards, including health and safety, financial performance, stock control, and labor costs.
* Develop a coaching culture within your team, working closely with the Head Chef on recruitment and ongoing development.
* Be a proactive problem solver, able to make quick decisions on your feet.
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 meaningful conversations with your team.
* Experience maintaining high standards in food safety and health standards.
* Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit and stock control.
* Ability to manage labor costs and adapt to changing demands.
* Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team.
* Commitment to creating an inclusive and respectful environment.
* Proactive problem-solving skills.
Benefits:
* Share of tips
* Free food on shift and 50% off outside of work
* Opportunity to try new menus first
* 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, gym discounts, and long service awards.
Be you, be Wagamama
Note: If successful, you will attend a 7-week training in the UK, with all travel and accommodation expenses covered.
*Tips are 100% for our teams; they vary by restaurant and are discretionary, not considered wages.
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