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Lead Culinary Coach (Hiring Immediately), Wakefield
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Client:
wagamama
Location:
Wakefield, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Posted:
08.05.2025
Expiry Date:
22.06.2025
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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 our team and help us nourish minds and bodies from bowl to soul.
The Role |
As a Senior Sous Chef, you will be an inspiring 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 delivering exceptional results.
What You Bring |
* Ability to foster a caring and listening environment, celebrating successes and nurturing talent, role modeling a coaching culture.
* Dedication to delivering an excellent guest experience, ensuring dishes meet high standards and your team is skilled and motivated.
* Experience in maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards, understanding kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
* Focus on building a coaching culture, working with the Head Chef on recruitment and development, fostering personal and professional growth.
* 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, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
* Strong communication skills, engaging with your team with consideration and support.
* Proven ability to maintain high standards in food, safety, and financial management.
* Leadership qualities that inspire and motivate your team to flourish.
* Commitment to creating an inclusive and respectful environment.
* Problem-solving skills and agility in decision-making.
Wagamama’s Benefits |
* Share of tips
* Free food on shift from our menu, plus 50% off outside work to share with friends and family
* First access to new menus
* 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
**Successful candidates will attend a 7-week training in the UK, with all travel and accommodation covered.**
*Tips are 100% for our teams, varying by restaurant. Tips are discretionary and not considered wages.
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