Culinary Leadership Manager (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join an innovative culinary team as a Culinary Leadership Manager in Sheffield! This role offers a unique opportunity to lead and inspire a diverse group of chefs, ensuring exceptional guest experiences while maintaining high food safety standards. With a focus on nurturing talent and fostering a positive work culture, you will drive performance and create an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued. Enjoy fantastic perks like a generous bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and free meals during shifts. If you're passionate about culinary excellence and team development, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 annually

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off food outside of work

26 weeks full pay for parents

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties with VIP guests

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining high food and safety standards.
• Ability to inspire and develop a diverse team.

Responsibilities

• Inspire your team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Coach and develop team members to achieve outstanding results.

Skills

Team Leadership

Food Safety Standards

Emotional Intelligence

Problem Solving

Coaching and Mentoring

Job description

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Culinary Leadership Manager (Hiring Immediately), Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Client:

wagamama

Location:

Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 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 in our mission to nourish from bowl to soul.

The Role |

As a Head Chef, you will inspire your team to deliver exceptional guest experiences, maintaining high standards. You will coach and develop your team, drive performance, and achieve outstanding results.

We'd love to hear from you if you |

• Prioritize creating a positive, inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
• Are committed to guest satisfaction, ensuring every dish meets high standards, and your team is well-equipped and motivated.
• Have experience maintaining food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively identifying opportunities.
• Focus on building and nurturing your team, supporting their personal and professional growth.
• Care about creating an inclusive environment where team members feel respected and valued.
• Are a proactive problem solver, able to make quick decisions on your feet.

We'd love to hear from you

What's in it for you |

• Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 annually
• Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with wagestream
• Private medical insurance
• Free food on shift from our menu, plus 50% off outside of work for 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 try our new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• Nationwide recognition as a wok star through our program

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

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Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.