Culinary Leadership Manager (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Head Chef to lead their culinary team in Woking. This role emphasizes creating a positive work culture while delivering outstanding guest experiences. You'll coach and inspire your team, ensuring high food safety standards and financial efficiency. Enjoy a range of perks including a generous bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and free meals during shifts. Join a company that values individuality and diversity, and be part of a journey to nourish from bowl to soul.

Benefits

Bonus scheme — up to £8,000 annually

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off for friends and family

26 weeks full pay for expectant parents

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties throughout the year

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in a leadership role within a culinary environment.
• Ability to maintain high food, health, and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and develop your team to exceed guest expectations.
• Ensure every dish meets exceptional standards.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Team Leadership

Coaching and Mentorship

Food Safety Standards

Financial Acumen

Problem Solving

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Client:

Wagamama

Location:

Woking, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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Job Description:

Head Chef | Full time

At Wagamama, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate individuality and diversity. We prioritize personality over perfection — we call it "be you, be Wagamama". We are seeking a Head Manager to join us on our journey to nourish from bowl to 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, drive performance, and deliver outstanding results.

If you |

• Prioritize creating a positive and inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at influencing and empowering emerging leaders through training, coaching, and mentorship.
• Are committed to delivering excellent guest experiences, ensuring every dish meets exceptional standards, either personally or through your team.
• Maintain impeccable food, health, and safety standards in your kitchen, understand financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively identify opportunities.
• Focus on building and nurturing your team from recruitment to ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Care about creating an inclusive environment where team members feel respected and belong, enabling them to flourish.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, capable of quick decision-making.

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 — anything from our menu! Plus 50% off outside 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 each shift
• Wagamama parties throughout the year 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.

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.