Culinary Manager (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a vibrant culinary team as a Head Chef in Cheltenham, where individuality and diversity are celebrated. This role offers the chance to inspire your team, ensuring exceptional guest experiences while maintaining high food safety standards. With a focus on personal and professional growth, you will coach emerging leaders and drive performance. Enjoy a range of perks, including a generous bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and free meals on shift. Be part of a forward-thinking environment that values inclusivity and fosters a positive work culture.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £8,000

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off outside of work

Family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties and events

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in leading culinary teams and delivering exceptional guest experiences.
• Strong understanding of food safety and health standards.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and develop culinary team to achieve outstanding results.
• Maintain high standards of food quality and safety.

Skills

Team Leadership

Coaching and Mentoring

Food Safety Standards

Financial Metrics Understanding

Problem Solving

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wagamama

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Cheltenham

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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, 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 guest experiences, maintaining high standards. You will coach and develop your team, drive performance, and achieve outstanding results.

If you |

• Prioritize fostering a positive and inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
• Are committed to excellence in guest experience, ensuring every dish meets high standards and your team is equipped with the necessary skills and mindset.
• Maintain impeccable food, health, and safety standards, understand financial metrics 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 your team feels respected and valued, enabling them to thrive.
• 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 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% outside of work to treat 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 experience our new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events throughout the year
• Nationwide recognition through our Wok Star 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.