Culinary Leadership Manager (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a dynamic and inclusive team as a Head Chef at a renowned restaurant chain, where your leadership and culinary expertise will inspire others. In this role, you will cultivate a positive work culture, ensuring that every dish meets exceptional standards while empowering your team through effective training and mentorship. Enjoy a variety of perks including a generous bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and free meals during shifts. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a forward-thinking environment that values personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

Family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Recognition program

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining food, health, and safety standards.
• Ability to influence and empower emerging leaders through mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and coach your team to exceed expectations and deliver exceptional results.
• Maintain high standards in guest experience and team performance.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Team Leadership

Food Safety Standards

Financial Performance Management

Problem Solving

Education

Culinary Arts Degree

Management Experience

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Culinary Leadership Manager (Hiring Immediately), Chesterfield

Client: Wagamama

Location: Chesterfield, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

Job Description:

Head Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate difference and appreciate personality over perfection — we call it "be you, be wagamama." 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 exceed expectations, maintain high standards, and continuously coach and develop your team to achieve their best while driving performance and delivering exceptional results.

We'd love to hear from you if you:

• Prioritize cultivating a positive and inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at influencing and empowering emerging leaders through training, coaching, and mentorship.
• Are dedicated to excellence in guest experience, ensuring every dish meets exceptional standards, either through your own efforts or by equipping your team with necessary skills and mindset.
• Have experience in maintaining food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial performance, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively spotting opportunities.
• Focus on building and nurturing your team from recruitment to ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Care about creating an inclusive environment where your team feels respected and that they belong, allowing them to flourish in their roles and careers.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, able to think quickly and make decisions on the spot.

Wok’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 friends and family
• An industry-leading family-friendly policy (expectant or adopting persons receive 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay)
• Be the first to experience our new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
• Wagamama parties throughout the year with VIP guests
• Nationwide recognition as a wok star through our recognition program

Additionally, 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.