Culinary Leadership Manager (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Head Chef to lead their kitchen team in delivering exceptional dining experiences. This role emphasizes the importance of a positive and inclusive work culture, where you will coach and develop your team while ensuring the highest food quality and safety standards. With a focus on financial performance, including cost control and stock management, you will play a crucial role in the restaurant's success. Join a company that celebrates individuality and offers a range of benefits, including a generous bonus scheme and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £8,000 annually

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off outside work

Family-friendly policies

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties and VIP events

Recognition through 'Wok Star' program

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or similar role in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and health standards.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead the kitchen team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Manage food safety, health standards, and financial performance.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Food Safety Management

Cost Control

Team Building

Problem Solving

Job description

Job Title:

Head Chef | Full Time

Company:

wagamama

Location:

Lincoln, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU Work Permit Required:

Yes

Job Views:

3

Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

Job Description:

About us: At wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity, with over 165 restaurants. We value personality over perfection, embracing the mantra 'be you, be wagamama'.

The role: As a Head Chef, you will inspire your team to deliver exceptional guest experiences, uphold high standards, and foster a positive, inclusive work environment. You will coach and develop your team, manage food safety and health standards, and oversee financial performance including cost control and stock management.

Ideal candidate:

• Prioritizes a positive, inclusive work culture, demonstrating emotional intelligence, effective delegation, and leadership skills.
• Dedicated to delivering excellent guest experiences and ensuring food quality standards.
• Experienced in maintaining food safety, health standards, and managing financial aspects like gross profit, stock, and labor costs.
• Committed to team building, recruitment, and professional development.
• Creates an environment of respect, inclusion, and growth.
• Quick thinker and proactive problem solver.

What’s in it for you:

• Bonus scheme up to £8,000 annually.
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with wagestream.
• Private medical insurance.
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work.
• Family-friendly policies including 26 weeks full pay for expectant or adopting parents.
• Opportunity to experience new menus first.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided.
• Wagamama parties and VIP events.
• Recognition through our nationwide 'Wok Star' program.

Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday leave, training programs, cycle to work scheme, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Join us and be yourself at wagamama.

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.