Culinary Leadership Manager (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Culinary Leadership Manager, where individuality is celebrated. As a Head Chef, you will inspire your team and ensure exceptional guest experiences while maintaining high food safety standards. With a focus on coaching and mentorship, you will foster a positive work culture that empowers your team to thrive. Enjoy fantastic perks, including a generous bonus scheme and free meals during shifts. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off meals outside of work

Family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Recognition programme

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in fostering a positive work culture and empowering team members.
• Ability to maintain high food safety and health standards.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and coach your team to exceed guest expectations.
• Drive performance and maintain high standards in food quality.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Coaching and Mentorship

Food Safety Standards

Financial Performance Management

Problem Solving

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Culinary Leadership Manager (Hiring Immediately), Gloucester

Client: wagamama

Location: Gloucester, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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Job Views: 3

Posted: 08.05.2025

Expiry Date: 22.06.2025

Job Description:

Head Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. With over 165 restaurants, we value personality over perfection, embracing our philosophy of 'be you, be Wagamama'. We are seeking a Head Manager to join us on our journey to nourish from bowl to soul.

The Role:

As a Head Chef, you will inspire your team to exceed guest expectations, maintaining high standards. You will coach and develop your team to excel, driving performance and delivering outstanding results.

We'd love to hear from you if you:

• Prioritize fostering 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 delivering exceptional guest experiences, ensuring every dish meets high standards, and equipping your team with the necessary skills and mindset.
• Have experience maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial performance, including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs, and proactively identifying opportunities.
• Focus on building and nurturing your team from recruitment through ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Care about creating an inclusive environment where your team feels respected and belongs, enabling them to thrive in their roles and careers.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, able to think quickly and make sound decisions.

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% off outside of work to treat friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy (26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents)
• 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 programme

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.