Kitchen Operations Leader (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join an innovative and vibrant restaurant group as a Head Chef, where individuality is celebrated. In this role, you will lead a dynamic kitchen team, ensuring exceptional guest experiences and maintaining high standards of food quality and safety. You'll foster a positive and inclusive work environment, mentoring emerging leaders and driving personal and professional growth. With exciting perks like a generous bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and opportunities for recognition, this is your chance to thrive in a forward-thinking culinary environment. Be part of a team that values creativity and collaboration, and make a meaningful impact on every dish served.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 annually

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off outside of work

Family-friendly policies

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Recognition program

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining food and safety standards.
• Ability to inspire and develop a team of chefs.

Responsibilities

• Inspire team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Maintain high standards and coach team for excellence.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Team Leadership

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Problem Solving

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08.05.2025

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Head Chef | Full Time | Tunbridge Wells

At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. With over 165 restaurants, we prioritize personality over perfection—what we call "be you, be Wagamama." We are seeking a Head Chef to join us on our journey to nourish from bowl to soul.

The Role |

As a Head Chef, you will inspire your team to deliver exceptional guest experiences, maintaining high standards and continuously coaching and developing your team to excel and achieve outstanding results.

We'd love to hear from you if you |

• Prioritize creating a positive and inclusive work environment through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
• Are committed to delivering excellence in guest experience, ensuring every dish meets high standards and your team is well-equipped with the necessary skills and mindset.
• Have experience maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards, and understand kitchen financials, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, proactively spotting opportunities for improvement.
• Focus on building and nurturing your team from recruitment through ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Care about creating an inclusive environment where your team feels respected and valued, enabling them to thrive in their roles and careers.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, capable of making quick decisions and thinking on your feet.

We'd love to hear from you

What's in it for you |

• Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 annually
• 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 of work for friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 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 for every shift
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events throughout the year
• Nationwide recognition as a "Wok Star" through our recognition program

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday leave, 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.