Executive Chef Manager (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a vibrant and inclusive team as a Head Chef, where your leadership will inspire culinary excellence and foster a positive work environment. This role offers the chance to shape the dining experience, ensuring every dish meets high standards while nurturing the growth and development of your team. With a focus on personal and professional growth, you will enjoy a supportive atmosphere that values individuality. This is your opportunity to make a significant impact in a well-respected establishment, all while enjoying a range of fantastic perks and benefits.

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 policies

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Recognition programme

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining food, health, and safety standards.
• Capability to train and mentor emerging leaders in the kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Inspire the team to deliver exceptional service and maintain high standards.
• Drive performance and ensure excellent results in the kitchen.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Coaching and Mentoring

Food Safety Standards

Problem Solving

Job description

Job Description:

Head Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity, valuing personality over perfection. With over 165 restaurants, we are seeking a Head Chef to join our team and contribute to our mission of nourishing from bowl to soul.

The Role:

As a Head Chef, you will inspire your team to deliver exceptional service and maintain high standards. You will coach and develop your team, drive performance, and ensure excellent results.

We'd Love to Hear From You If You:

• Prioritize creating a positive and inclusive work environment through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
• Are dedicated to delivering outstanding guest experiences, ensuring each dish meets high standards, and equipping your team with necessary skills and mindset.
• Have experience maintaining food, health, and safety standards, and understand kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labour 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 team members feel respected and valued.
• Are a proactive problem solver, capable of quick decision-making.

What’s In It For You:

• Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 per year
• Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Private medical insurance
• Free food on shift and 50% discount outside of work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Opportunity to experience our new menus first
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• Recognition as a nationwide 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.