Senior Kitchen Manager (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a vibrant and inclusive team as a Head Chef at a leading restaurant group. This role offers the chance to inspire your team while ensuring exceptional guest experiences and maintaining high food safety standards. You'll be integral in fostering a positive work culture and developing emerging leaders through effective training and mentorship. Enjoy a range of perks including a generous bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and delicious meals on shift. If you're a forward-thinking problem solver who values team growth and excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £8,000

Access to 30% of earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

Family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

Recognition through wok star programme

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining high food safety and health standards.
• Ability to inspire and develop a diverse team effectively.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Team Leadership

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Problem Solving

Job description

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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Job Description:

Head Chef | Full-time

At wagamama, we celebrate diversity and individuality. With over 165 restaurants, 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 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.

If you |

• Prioritize creating a positive and inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at influencing and empowering emerging leaders through excellent training, coaching, and mentorship.
• Are committed to delivering excellence in guest experience, ensuring every dish meets high standards through your efforts and by equipping your team with the necessary skills and mindset.
• Have experience in maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial aspects such as gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively identifying opportunities.
• 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 they can thrive in their roles and careers.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, capable of quick decision-making and thinking on your 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 your 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 throughout the year with VIP guests
• Nationwide recognition through our wok star programme

In addition, we offer pension schemes, holiday entitlement, 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.