Kitchen Operations Leader (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Coventry; On-site; GBP 6,000 - 8,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Head Chef to lead their kitchen operations in Coventry. This exciting role offers the opportunity to inspire a diverse team while ensuring exceptional guest experiences. With a focus on personal and professional growth, you'll maintain high food standards and foster a positive work culture. Enjoy a range of perks, including a generous bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and free meals on shift. Join a forward-thinking company that values individuality and diversity, and make a real impact in the culinary world.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

Family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Recognition programme

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Experience in leading kitchen operations and managing a diverse team.
• Strong focus on guest satisfaction and high food standards.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and develop the kitchen team to exceed expectations.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and health standards.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Training and Coaching

Food Safety Standards

Financial Performance Management

Team Building

Problem Solving

Job description

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Kitchen Operations Leader (Hiring Immediately), Coventry

Client: wagamama

Location: Coventry, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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Posted: 08.05.2025

Expiry Date: 22.06.2025

Job Description:

Head Chef | Full Time | Coventry

At wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. With over 165 restaurants, we focus on personality over perfection — we call it "be you, be wagamama." 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'll inspire your team to exceed guest expectations, maintaining high standards. You'll coach and develop your team to reach their potential while driving performance and delivering outstanding results.

We'd love to hear from you if you:

• Prioritize creating a positive, inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
• Are committed to delivering excellent guest experiences, ensuring every dish meets exceptional standards, and empowering your team with necessary skills and mindset.
• Have experience maintaining high food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial performance, including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs, and proactively identifying opportunities.
• Focus on building and nurturing your team, from recruitment to ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Care about creating an inclusive environment where team members feel respected and valued, enabling them to thrive in their roles and careers.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, capable of quick decision-making.

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 earnings before payday with wagestream
• Private medical insurance
• Free food on shift — anything from our menu! Plus 50% outside of work for friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy: 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Be the first to try 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 schemes, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.