Culinary Leadership Manager (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Culinary Leadership Manager in High Wycombe, where individuality and diversity are celebrated. As a Head Chef, you'll lead a passionate team, ensuring every dish meets exceptional standards while fostering a positive and inclusive work environment. With a strong focus on training and development, you'll help emerging leaders thrive. Enjoy a competitive bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and a range of family-friendly policies. This is your chance to make a real impact in a vibrant culinary setting.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off food outside of work

Family-friendly policies

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in leading teams in a culinary environment.
• Strong commitment to guest experience and team development.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and develop your culinary team to deliver exceptional service.
• Ensure high standards of food safety and guest experience.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Training and Coaching

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Problem Solving

Job description

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Culinary Leadership Manager (Hiring Immediately), High Wycombe

Client: wagamama

Location: High Wycombe, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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 across the UK. We are seeking a Head Manager to join us in our journey to nourish both body and soul.

The Role:

As a Head Chef, you will inspire your team to deliver exceptional service, maintaining high standards and continuously coaching and developing your team to excel and achieve outstanding results.

What We Are Looking For:

• Someone who prioritizes creating a positive and inclusive work environment, demonstrating emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You should excel at training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
• A dedicated professional committed to excellence in guest experience, ensuring every dish meets exceptional standards and your team is equipped with the necessary skills and mindset.
• An experienced leader in maintaining food safety, health and safety standards, and understanding financial aspects such as gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, proactively identifying opportunities for improvement.
• A person focused on building and nurturing their team, from recruitment to ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Someone who cares about creating an inclusive environment where team members feel respected, valued, and able to flourish in their roles and careers.
• A forward-thinking problem solver capable of making quick decisions and thinking on your feet.

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 your friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies (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.