Culinary Manager (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An innovative restaurant chain is seeking a Head Chef to lead a passionate culinary team in Gloucester. This exciting role involves inspiring your team to deliver exceptional guest experiences while maintaining the highest food safety and quality standards. You will play a crucial part in fostering a positive work culture, mentoring emerging leaders, and ensuring that every dish meets the expectations of guests. With a commitment to personal and professional growth, this position offers a unique opportunity to thrive in a dynamic environment. Join us in creating memorable dining experiences and enjoy a range of attractive perks.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off food outside work

26 weeks full pay for expectant parents

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Recognition programme

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a kitchen and leading a culinary team.
• Ability to maintain high food safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and coach the culinary team to exceed guest expectations.
• Maintain food, health, and safety standards while managing costs.

Skills

Leadership

Emotional Intelligence

Food Safety Standards

Team Development

Problem Solving

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Culinary Manager (Hiring Immediately), Gloucester

Client: wagamama

Location: Gloucester, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 4

Posted: 08.05.2025

Expiry Date: 22.06.2025

Job Description:

Head Chef | Full Time

At wagamama, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate individuality and diversity. We value personality over perfection — be you, be wagamama. We are looking for 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 to perform their best and achieve outstanding results.

We'd love to hear from you if you:

• Prioritize creating a positive and inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. Your ability to influence and empower emerging leaders is key, along with providing excellent training, coaching, and mentorship.
• Are committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences, ensuring every dish meets high standards, whether through your own efforts or by empowering your team.
• Have experience in maintaining food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial aspects such as gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively spotting opportunities.
• Focus on building and nurturing your team, from recruitment to ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Care about creating an environment where your team feels respected and belongs, enabling them to thrive in their roles and careers.
• 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
• 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 to treat friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy: 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting persons
• First to experience our new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
• Nationwide recognition as a wok star through our recognition programme

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.