Culinary Leadership Manager (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Culinary Leadership Manager in Portsmouth, where your passion for culinary excellence and team development will shine. In this role, you will lead a dynamic team, ensuring every dish meets high standards while fostering a positive and inclusive work culture. With a focus on personal growth and outstanding guest experiences, you'll have the opportunity to make a significant impact. Enjoy a range of perks including a generous bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and delicious meals on shift. This is your chance to be part of an innovative and supportive environment that values individuality and diversity.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year

Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off outside of work

Family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties throughout the year

Recognition as a nationwide wok star

Pension schemes and holiday benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in leading and developing culinary teams.
• Strong focus on guest experience and high standards.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead the culinary team to deliver exceptional service.
• Maintain high standards of food safety and quality.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Training and Coaching

Food Safety Standards

Financial Performance Management

Problem Solving

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Culinary Leadership Manager (Hiring Immediately), Portsmouth, Hampshire

Client: wagamama

Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire, 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, we are looking for a Head Manager to join us on our journey to nourish both body and soul.

The role:

As a Head Chef, you will inspire your team to deliver exceptional service and maintain high standards. You will coach and develop your team, drive performance, and ensure excellent results.

We are looking for someone who:

• Prioritizes creating a positive and inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
• Is dedicated to delivering an outstanding guest experience, ensuring every dish meets high standards, and equipping your team with the necessary skills and mindset.
• Has experience maintaining food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial performance including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively identifying opportunities.
• Focuses on building and nurturing their team through recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Cares about creating an inclusive environment where team members feel respected and valued, allowing them to flourish in their roles and careers.
• Is a forward-thinking problem solver, able to make quick decisions and think on their 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 friends and family
• An industry-leading family-friendly policy (expectant or adopting parents receive 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay)
• Be the first to try our new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
• Wagamama parties throughout the year with VIP guests
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our national recognition programme

In addition, we offer pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle-to-work scheme, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.