Kitchen Operations Director (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Bath; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Kitchen Operations Director to lead a vibrant team in Bath. This role emphasizes cultivating a positive work culture while ensuring exceptional guest experiences. As a leader, you will inspire your team through effective coaching and mentoring, maintaining high standards in food safety and quality. With a generous bonus scheme and a family-friendly policy, this opportunity offers a rewarding environment where you can thrive and grow. If you are a forward-thinking problem solver dedicated to excellence, this role is perfect for you.

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

Recognition programme

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining food safety and health standards.
• Strong leadership skills to inspire and develop a kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Inspire the kitchen team to exceed guest expectations and maintain high standards.
• Ensure every dish meets quality standards and manage kitchen operations.

Skills

Team Leadership

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Coaching and Mentoring

Problem Solving

Education

Culinary Arts Degree

Job description

Job Title: Kitchen Operations Director (Hiring Immediately), Bath

Client: Wagamama

Location: Bath, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

Job Description:

Head Chef | Full Time

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 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 perform at their best, driving performance and delivering exceptional results.

We'd love to hear from you if you:

• Prioritize cultivating a positive, inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
• Are dedicated to providing an excellent guest experience, ensuring every dish meets high standards, and equipping your team with the necessary skills and mindset.
• Have experience maintaining food, health, and safety standards, and understanding the financial aspects of a kitchen, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• 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 think quickly and make decisions on the spot.

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 — anything from our menu! Plus 50% off outside of work for friends and family
• An 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 each shift
• Wagamama parties throughout the year with VIP guests
• 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.