Kitchen Operations Leader (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a dynamic and inclusive team as a Kitchen Operations Leader at an innovative restaurant chain. This role focuses on inspiring and developing your team, ensuring exceptional guest experiences, and maintaining high standards of food safety. With a strong emphasis on personal and professional growth, you will play a pivotal role in fostering a positive work culture. Enjoy a competitive bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and a variety of perks including free meals and recognition programs. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact in a vibrant culinary environment.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £8,000

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

Family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

Recognition programme

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in team leadership and development.
• Knowledge of food safety and financial performance.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Team Leadership

Coaching and Mentoring

Food Safety Standards

Financial Performance Management

Problem Solving

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

Job Description:

Head Chef | Full Time | Tunbridge Wells

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 from bowl to 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 to reach their potential while driving performance and results.

We are looking for someone who |

• Prioritizes a positive, inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at 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, understands financial performance including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively spots opportunities.
• Focuses on building and nurturing their team from recruitment to ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Creates an inclusive environment where team members feel respected and valued, enabling them to flourish in their roles and careers.
• Is a forward-thinking problem solver, able to make quick decisions and think on their feet.

We'd love to hear from you

What's in it for you |

• Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year bonus opportunity
• 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 to treat friends and family
• An industry-leading family-friendly policy (expectant or adopting parents receive 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay)
• Be the first to experience 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 programme

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle-to-work scheme, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.