At a Glance
- Tasks: Coach and train franchise teams in food quality and operational excellence across multiple locations.
- Company: Join Wonderfield Group, a leading food business with a passion for Asian cuisine.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, car allowance, and opportunities for career growth.
- Other info: Travel regularly and enjoy a dynamic work culture focused on innovation.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a fast-paced environment while sharing your love for food.
- Qualifications: Experience in food, retail, or hospitality; strong coaching and people skills.
Wonderfield Group is a leading food business operating across the UK, Ireland and Europe, bringing authentic, high-quality Asian cuisine to customers through multiple channels. As part of the global Zensho Holdings Group, we combine the strength of an international organisation with the agility and ambition of a fast-growing business.
Our portfolio includes well-loved brands such as YO!, Panku, Taiko Foods, and Bento, serving millions of customers through restaurants, retail kiosks, supermarket partnerships, and food manufacturing. We're passionate about creating fresh sushi, poke, bento, street food, and Asian-inspired meals that customers love.
Joining Wonderfield means becoming part of an ambitious, collaborative business where innovation is encouraged, careers can flourish, and everyone has the opportunity to make a real impact. As we continue our exciting growth journey across the UK, Ireland, and Europe, there's never been a better time to join us.
About You:
- You’re a hands-on coach who loves being in the action.
- Experience in food, retail, hospitality, or franchise environments.
- Confident delivering practical, on-the-job training.
- Passionate about food quality, standards, and customer experience.
- A natural people person—you build trust quickly and influence others.
- Comfortable working across multiple locations in a fast-paced environment.
- Proactive, solutions-focused, and always looking to improve.
- Knowledge of food safety standards (qualification a bonus).
Key Responsibilities:
- Visit franchised kiosks regularly and assess food quality, safety, and standards.
- Deliver hands-on coaching and training—from sushi skills and knife work to operational excellence.
- Support new Franchisees with onboarding and inductions, setting them up for success from day one.
- Work side-by-side with teams to troubleshoot issues and improve performance fast.
- Drive high standards in food safety, hygiene, and product quality.
- Track progress and measure how training is improving performance on site.
- Share feedback and insights with the wider team to strengthen our franchise network.
- Collaborate with operations and other coaches to spot trends and drive continuous improvement.
- Keep up with trends in sushi and fresh food to keep our offer exciting and relevant.
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