Culinary Manager (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Head Chef to lead their culinary team in Portsmouth. This full-time role emphasizes the importance of building an inclusive work culture and delivering top-notch guest experiences. As a Head Chef, you will inspire your team, maintain high food safety standards, and ensure every dish meets the highest quality. With a strong focus on training and mentoring, you will foster professional growth among your staff. Enjoy a range of perks including a generous bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and access to earnings before payday. Join a company that values individuality and diversity!

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year

Access up to 30% of 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

Wagamama parties with VIP guests

National recognition as a wok star

Pension schemes and holiday

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining food, health, and safety standards.
• Ability to inspire and develop team members.

Responsibilities

• Inspire team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Coach and develop team to achieve excellent results.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Training and Coaching

Food Safety Standards

Problem Solving

Job description

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Culinary Manager (Hiring Immediately), Portsmouth, Hampshire

Client: wagamama

Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 5

Posted: 10.05.2025

Expiry Date: 24.06.2025

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 deliver exceptional guest experiences, maintaining high standards. You will coach and develop your team, driving performance and achieving excellent results.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Prioritizes creating a positive, inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel in training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
• Is dedicated to excellence in guest experience, ensuring every dish meets high standards, and your team is equipped with the necessary skills and mindset.
• Has experience maintaining food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial aspects such as gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Focuses on building and nurturing their team from recruitment to ongoing development, fostering growth and professional development.
• Creates an inclusive environment where team members feel respected and valued, enabling them to thrive in their roles and careers.
• Is a proactive problem solver, able to think quickly and make decisions on the spot.

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 from our menu, plus 50% off outside work for friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy: 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• First access to new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
• National recognition as a wok star through our programme

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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