Culinary Leadership Manager (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Bath; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Culinary Leadership Manager, where you will inspire your team and maintain high standards in a vibrant environment. This role emphasizes emotional intelligence and inclusivity, allowing you to cultivate a positive work culture while ensuring exceptional guest experiences. With a generous bonus scheme and unique perks, including free meals and private medical insurance, this position offers a chance to thrive in your culinary career. Be part of a dynamic team that values individuality and excellence, making every dining experience memorable.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £8,000

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

Family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Retail and leisure discounts

Qualifications

• Inspire and develop your team to achieve high standards.
• Ensure exceptional guest experience and maintain food safety.

Responsibilities

• Coach and mentor team members for personal and professional growth.
• Spot opportunities for improvement in operations and guest experience.

Skills

Culinary Management

Team Leadership

Food Safety Standards

Financial Performance Understanding

Emotional Intelligence

Job description

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wagamama

Location:

Bath, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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Job Description:

Head Chef | Full-time

Three decades of acting differently, we don’t conform, we celebrate difference. Appreciating personality over perfection – we call it be you, be wagamama. With over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a Head Manager to join us on our journey to nourish from bowl to soul.

The role |

As a Head Chef, you’ll inspire your team to go the extra mile for our guests, maintaining high expectations and standards. You will coach and develop your team to be the best they can be, while driving performance and achieving great results.

If you |

• Prioritize cultivating a positive and inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. Your ability to influence and empower emerging leaders is vital, providing excellent training, coaching, and mentorship.
• Are dedicated to excellence in guest experience, ensuring every dish meets exceptional standards, whether through your efforts or by equipping your team with necessary skills and mindset.
• Are experienced in maintaining spotless food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial performance including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs, and proactively spotting opportunities.
• Focus on building and nurturing your team from recruitment to ongoing development, committed to fostering personal and professional growth.
• Care about creating an inclusive environment where your team feels respected and they belong, enabling them to nourish and flourish in their roles and careers.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, able to think quickly and make decisions on the spot.

We'd love to hear from you

What's in it for you |

• Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year bonus opportunity
• Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Private medical insurance
• Free food on shift – anything from our menu! Plus 50% outside of work to treat your friends and family.
• An industry-leading family-friendly policy (expectant or adopting parents receive 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay).
• Be the first to experience our brand-new menus.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift.
• Wagamama parties throughout the year with VIP guests.
• Be recognized nationwide as a Wok Star – our national recognition program.

In addition, we offer pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle-to-work schemes, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.