Culinary Manager (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Culinary Manager to lead their kitchen team in Telford. This role emphasizes the importance of individuality and diversity, aiming to create a positive and inclusive work environment. You will be responsible for maintaining high standards of quality and safety while inspiring your team to deliver exceptional guest experiences. With a focus on personal growth and development, this position offers various perks, including a generous bonus scheme and private medical insurance. Join a vibrant team that values respect and creativity in the culinary world.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 annually

Private medical insurance

Free shift meals

Family-friendly policies

Opportunity to experience new menus first

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties and VIP events

Recognition programs

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and emotional intelligence skills to foster a positive work culture.
• Experience managing food safety and financial performance in a kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire your kitchen team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Ensure compliance with food, health, and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Food Safety Management

Problem-Solving Skills

Guest Service Excellence

Job description

Job Description: Culinary Manager (Hiring Immediately), Telford

Client: Wagamama

Location: Telford, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Overview:

We are seeking a Culinary Manager to join our team in Telford. With over 165 restaurants, Wagamama celebrates individuality and diversity, focusing on personality over perfection. We aim to nourish both body and soul through our food and culture.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and inspire your kitchen team to deliver exceptional guest experiences while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and cleanliness.
• Coach and develop your team, fostering a positive and inclusive work environment.
• Ensure compliance with food, health, and safety standards, and manage financial aspects such as gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Recruit, onboard, and support the ongoing development of team members.
• Promote an inclusive environment where team members feel respected and valued.
• Make quick, effective decisions and solve problems proactively.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Strong leadership and emotional intelligence skills to foster a positive work culture.
• Dedication to excellent guest service and high standards in food preparation.
• Experience managing food safety, health and safety standards, and financial performance in a kitchen environment.
• Ability to build and nurture a team from recruitment through ongoing development.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to think on your feet.

What We Offer:

• Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 annually.
• Access to up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream.
• Private medical insurance.
• Free shift meals from our menu, with 50% discount outside of work.
• Family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents.
• Opportunity to experience new menus first.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided for each shift.
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events throughout the year.
• Recognition programs such as the nationwide 'Wok Star'.

Additional benefits include pension schemes, holiday entitlement, training programs, 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.