Culinary Leadership Manager (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking restaurant chain as a Culinary Leadership Manager, where you'll inspire your team to deliver exceptional guest experiences. This role emphasizes emotional intelligence, coaching, and maintaining high food safety standards. With a focus on fostering an inclusive work culture, you will lead your team from recruitment through ongoing development, ensuring they feel valued and respected. Enjoy a range of benefits including a generous bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and opportunities for personal growth. If you're a proactive problem solver with a passion for culinary excellence, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 annually

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free shift food and 50% discount

Family-friendly policies

Opportunity to experience new menus first

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties and VIP events

Recognition through 'Wok Star' program

Pension scheme and holiday

Qualifications

• Skilled in training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
• Experienced in maintaining food safety and health standards.

Responsibilities

• Inspire the team to exceed guest expectations and maintain high standards.
• Coach and develop the team to achieve their best performance.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Training and Coaching

Food Safety Standards

Problem Solving

Job description

Job Description: Culinary Leadership Manager (Hiring Immediately), Nottingham

This role is with Wagamama, a restaurant chain known for celebrating individuality and diversity. With over 165 locations, we are seeking a Head Manager to join our team and help us nourish both body and 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 achieve their best, driving performance and delivering excellent results.

Ideal Candidate

• Prioritizes a positive and inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. Skilled in training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
• Dedicated to providing an exceptional guest experience, ensuring all dishes meet high standards and that your team is well-equipped with necessary skills and mindset.
• Experienced in maintaining spotless food safety, health, and safety standards, and understands financial aspects such as gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Focused on building and nurturing your team from recruitment through ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Committed to 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 decisions on the spot.

Benefits

• Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 annually
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Private medical insurance
• Free shift food from our menu and 50% discount outside of work
• Family-friendly policies including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Opportunity to experience new menus first
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• Recognition through our nationwide 'Wok Star' program

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

Join Us

Be yourself and be part of Wagamama, proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.