Culinary Leadership Manager (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a renowned dining establishment as a Culinary Leadership Manager, where you will lead a passionate team in delivering exceptional culinary experiences. This role is perfect for those who thrive in a dynamic environment and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. With a focus on personal and professional development, you will coach and inspire your team while ensuring high standards of food quality and safety. Enjoy a range of benefits including a generous bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and access to exclusive events. If you're ready to make a significant impact in the culinary world, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Private medical insurance

Free on-shift food

Gym memberships

Cycle-to-work schemes

Holiday leave

Long service awards

Retail and leisure discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in leading culinary teams and maintaining high food standards.
• Strong background in coaching and developing team members.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and manage culinary team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and health standards.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Training and Coaching

Food Safety Standards

Problem Solving

Team Building

Education

Culinary Arts Degree

Job description

Job Title: Culinary Leadership Manager (Hiring Immediately), Crawley, West Sussex

Client: Wagamama

Location: Crawley, West Sussex, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Details

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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 individuality and diversity. We value 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 excel, maintaining high standards and expectations. You'll coach and develop your team to reach their full potential while driving performance and achieving excellent results.

What We’re Looking For

• Someone who fosters a positive and inclusive work environment through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
• A dedication to delivering exceptional guest experiences, ensuring every dish meets high standards and your team is well-equipped and motivated.
• Experience in maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial aspects such as gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively identifying opportunities for improvement.
• A commitment to building and nurturing your team, from recruitment to ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Someone who cares about creating an inclusive environment where team members feel respected and valued, enabling them to flourish in their roles and careers.
• A proactive problem solver who can think quickly and make effective decisions.

Benefits

Wagamama offers many benefits, including:

• Bonus scheme — up to £8,000 annually
• Access to up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream
• Private medical insurance
• Free on-shift food from our menu, with 50% off outside of work for friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting individuals
• First access to our new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
• Recognition as a nationwide 'Wok Star' through our recognition program

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

Join Us

Be yourself, be Wagamama. We are proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme.