Senior Culinary Leader (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Designate Head Chef to lead their culinary team in Dartford. This role emphasizes the importance of creating a positive work culture and delivering exceptional guest experiences. You will play a pivotal role in training and mentoring your team while maintaining high food safety standards and managing kitchen financials. With enticing perks such as a generous bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and access to earnings before payday, this opportunity is perfect for those looking to grow in a dynamic environment. If you're a forward-thinking leader ready to make an impact, this is the role for you.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £8,000

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off meals for friends and family

Family-friendly policies

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties and VIP events

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in training and mentoring emerging leaders.
• Ability to maintain high food safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and coach the culinary team to exceed guest expectations.
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards and kitchen financials.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Team Leadership

Food Safety Standards

Kitchen Financial Management

Problem Solving

Job description

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Senior Culinary Leader (Hiring Immediately), Dartford

Client:

wagamama

Location:

Dartford, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

3

Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

Job Description:

Designate Head Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate individuality and personality over perfection. We are seeking a Designate Head Manager to join us on our journey to nourish both body and soul.

The Role:

As a Designate Head Chef, you'll inspire your team to exceed guest expectations, maintaining high standards. You'll coach and develop your team to excel, driving performance and delivering outstanding 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 excel at training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
• Are committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences, ensuring every dish meets high standards and your team is well-equipped.
• Have experience maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards, understanding kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Focus on building and nurturing your team through recruitment and ongoing development, fostering growth and professionalism.
• Care about creating an inclusive environment where your team feels respected and has opportunities to thrive.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, able to make quick decisions on your feet.

What’s In It For You:

• Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year
• Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Private medical insurance
• Free food on shift from our menu and 50% off outside work for friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies (26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents)
• First access to new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift
• Wagamama parties and VIP events 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.

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