Culinary Leadership Manager (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Colchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Culinary Leadership Manager in Colchester, where you will inspire your team and ensure exceptional guest experiences. This role emphasizes emotional intelligence and team development, allowing you to cultivate a positive work culture. Enjoy a range of perks including a generous bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and access to your earnings before payday. With a commitment to inclusivity and personal growth, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic culinary environment.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off food outside work

26 weeks full pay for parents

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in leading a culinary team and maintaining high standards.
• Ability to inspire and develop team members for personal growth.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and coach your team to exceed guest expectations.
• Maintain food, health, and safety standards while managing costs.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Coaching and Mentoring

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Team Building

Problem Solving

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Culinary Leadership Manager (Hiring Immediately), Colchester

Client: Wagamama

Location: Colchester, 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, we celebrate difference and value personality over perfection. 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 exceed guest expectations, maintain high standards, and continuously coach and develop your team to achieve excellent 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 training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
• Are dedicated to delivering an exceptional guest experience, ensuring every dish meets high standards, either through your own efforts or by empowering your team.
• Have experience in maintaining food, health, and safety standards, and understanding financial aspects such as gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• 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 valued, enabling them to thrive in their roles and careers.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, capable of quick decision-making.

What’s in it for you?

• Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year
• Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Private medical insurance
• Free food on shift – anything from our menu! Plus 50% off outside work to treat friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy: 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Be the first to try our new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our program

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

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Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.