Kitchen Operations Leader (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Kitchen Operations Leader in Birmingham! This dynamic role involves inspiring your team to exceed guest expectations while maintaining high standards in food quality and safety. You'll foster a positive and inclusive work culture, coach emerging leaders, and ensure that every dish meets exceptional standards. Enjoy a range of perks including a generous bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and free meals on shift. If you are passionate about culinary excellence and team development, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Bonus scheme — up to £8,000 per year

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off meals outside work

Family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Recognition programs

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen leadership role with a focus on team development.
• Strong understanding of food safety and health standards.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead the kitchen team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Maintain high food quality and safety standards while managing costs.

Skills

Team Leadership

Food Safety Standards

Emotional Intelligence

Problem Solving

Financial Metrics Understanding

Education

Culinary Arts Certification

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Kitchen Operations Leader (Hiring Immediately), Birmingham

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

Birmingham, 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 | Tunbridge Wells

At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. With over 165 restaurants, we value personality over perfection — we call it be you, be wagamama. We are seeking 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 exceed guest expectations, maintaining high standards. You will coach and develop your team to excel, driving performance and delivering excellent 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. You should excel at training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
• Are committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences, ensuring every dish meets high standards, and equipping your team with necessary skills and mindset.
• Have experience maintaining food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial metrics like gross profit, stock control, and labour costs, and proactively spotting opportunities.
• Focus on building and nurturing your team, from recruitment to ongoing development, fostering growth and professional development.
• Care about creating an inclusive environment where your team feels respected and valued, enabling them to flourish.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, capable of making quick decisions on your feet.

We'd love to hear from you

What's in it for you |

• Bonus scheme — up to £8,000 per 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)
• Opportunity to experience our new menus first
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our 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 Disability Confident.