Culinary Manager (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a vibrant team as a Head Chef at a well-known restaurant chain, where individuality and diversity are celebrated. This role offers the opportunity to inspire a team, maintain high culinary standards, and create an inclusive work culture. Enjoy a range of benefits including a generous bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and access to earnings before payday. If you are a forward-thinking leader passionate about food and team development, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Bonus scheme — up to £8,000 a year

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

Family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Recognition program

Pension schemes

Holiday and training

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining high food and safety standards.
• Ability to coach and develop team members effectively.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead the kitchen team to exceed guest expectations.
• Ensure high standards in food preparation and safety.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Team Leadership

Food Safety Standards

Financial Performance Management

Problem Solving

Job description

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Culinary Manager (Hiring Immediately), Nottingham

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

Nottingham, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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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, valuing personality over perfection — we call it 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'll inspire your team to exceed guest expectations while maintaining high standards. You will coach and develop your team to perform at their best, driving performance and delivering 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. You excel at influencing and empowering emerging leaders through training, coaching, and mentorship.
• Are dedicated to delivering an exceptional guest experience, ensuring every dish meets high standards, whether through your efforts or your team's skills and mindset.
• Have experience maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial performance, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively identifying 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 belongs, enabling them to flourish in their roles and careers.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, capable of quick decision-making and thinking on your feet.

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% outside of work for friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy: 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Be the first to try 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 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.