Culinary Leadership Manager (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Culinary Leadership Manager to inspire and lead a dynamic team in a vibrant environment. This role emphasizes individuality and diversity while maintaining high culinary standards. You will coach and mentor emerging leaders, ensuring exceptional guest experiences and fostering a positive workplace culture. With a focus on personal and professional growth, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the culinary field. Join a forward-thinking company that values its employees and offers a range of enticing perks and benefits.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off food outside of work

Family-friendly policy

Early access to new menus

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in leading a culinary team with a focus on guest satisfaction.
• Strong understanding of food safety, health standards, and financial performance.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead the culinary team to exceed guest expectations.
• Maintain high food safety standards and ensure team development.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Training and Coaching

Food Safety Standards

Team Building

Problem Solving

Job description

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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 exceed guest expectations, maintain high standards, and foster a positive work environment. You will coach and develop your team to achieve excellence while driving performance and delivering outstanding results.

What we look for:

• Ability to cultivate a positive and inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
• Dedication to delivering exceptional guest experiences, ensuring all dishes meet high standards, and empowering your team with the necessary skills and mindset.
• Experience in maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial performance including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs, and proactively spotting opportunities.
• Strong focus on building and nurturing your team, from recruitment to ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive environment where team members feel respected, valued, and able to flourish in their careers.
• A forward-thinking problem solver who can think on their feet and make quick decisions.

We'd love to hear from you!

What’s in it for you:

• Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year
• Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Private medical insurance
• Free food on shift, 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)
• Early access to new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided for every shift
• Wagamama parties throughout the year with VIP guests
• Recognition as a nationwide 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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