Culinary Manager (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Head Chef, where you will inspire a team to create exceptional dining experiences. This role focuses on fostering a positive work culture and maintaining high food safety standards. With a generous bonus scheme and benefits like private medical insurance and free meals, this position offers a rewarding opportunity for culinary leaders. If you are passionate about team development and guest satisfaction, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £8,000

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

Family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

Recognition programme

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining food safety and health standards.
• Strong focus on guest experience and team development.

Responsibilities

• Inspire team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Coach and develop team while ensuring high standards.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Team Development

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Problem Solving

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wagamama

Location:

Derby, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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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'll inspire your team to deliver exceptional guest experiences, maintain high standards, and foster a positive, inclusive work environment. You will coach and develop your team, drive performance, and ensure excellent results.

We'd love to hear from you if you |

• Prioritize cultivating a positive and inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation.
• Are dedicated to excellence in guest experience, ensuring every dish meets high standards.
• Have experience maintaining food, health, and safety standards, and understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Focus on building and nurturing your team, from recruitment to ongoing development.
• Care about creating an inclusive environment where your team feels respected and valued.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, able to make quick decisions.

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
• An 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 throughout the year with VIP guests
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our recognition programme

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

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