Executive Chef Manager (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a vibrant team as a Head Chef at an established restaurant chain, where individuality and diversity are celebrated. In this full-time role, you will lead a passionate team, ensuring exceptional guest experiences while fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture. With a focus on personal and professional growth, you will coach and mentor emerging leaders, maintain high food safety standards, and drive financial performance. Enjoy a range of perks, including a generous bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and free meals during shifts. This is your chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment!

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £8,000

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% discount outside of work

Family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

Nationwide recognition program

Pension schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining food, health, and safety standards.
• Ability to coach and develop team members effectively.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and coach your team to exceed guest expectations.
• Maintain high standards in food preparation and service.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Team Development

Food Safety Standards

Financial Performance 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 individuality and diversity. With over 165 restaurants, we value 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, driving performance and delivering excellent results.

If you |

• Prioritize creating a positive, inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at influencing and empowering emerging leaders through training, coaching, and mentorship.
• Are committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences, ensuring every dish meets high standards, and equipping your team with the necessary skills and mindset.
• Have experience in maintaining food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial performance including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs, and proactively spotting 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 your team feels respected and valued, enabling them to thrive in their roles and careers.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, able to make quick decisions and think 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% discount 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 among 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" 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.