Executive Chef Manager (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Head Chef to lead their kitchen team in Newport. This role emphasizes cultivating a positive work culture and ensuring the highest standards of guest experience. You will be responsible for coaching your team, maintaining food safety, and managing kitchen performance. With a strong focus on personal and professional growth, this position offers an exciting opportunity to influence a vibrant culinary environment. Join a company that values individuality and inclusivity, and enjoy a range of perks including a generous bonus scheme and private medical insurance.

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

Wagamama parties

National recognition programme

Pension scheme

Discounted gym memberships

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills with a focus on team development and mentorship.
• Expertise in maintaining high food safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and develop your team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Ensure kitchen operations meet health and safety standards while managing costs.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Team Leadership

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

Three whole decades of acting different, we don’t conform, we celebrate difference. Appreciating personality over perfection – we call it be you, be wagamama. With over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a Head Manager to join us on our continuous journey to nourish us all from bowl, to soul.

The role |

As a Head Chef, you’ll inspire your team to go the extra mile for our guests, keeping expectations and standards high. You will be continuously coaching and developing your team to be the best they can be whilst driving performance and delivering amazing results.

If you |

• Prioritize cultivating a positive and inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. Your ability to influence and empower emerging leaders shines through as you provide brilliant training, coaching, and mentorship.
• Are dedicated to excellence in guest experience, ensuring every dish is prepared to exceptional standards whether through your own efforts or by equipping your team with the necessary skills and mindset.
• Are experienced in ensuring your kitchen’s food, health, and safety standards are spotless, understanding the financial performance of a kitchen including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, spotting opportunities and proactively addressing issues.
• Focus on building and nurturing your team, from recruitment to ongoing development. You are committed to fostering personal and professional growth among your team members.
• Care about creating an inclusive environment where your team feels respected and that they belong, allowing them to nourish and flourish in their role and career.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, able to think on your feet and make quick decisions.

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 – yes, anything from our menu! Plus 50% outside of work to treat your friends and family.
• An industry-leading family-friendly policy (any expectant person or anyone adopting a child will receive 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay).
• Be the first to experience our brand-new menus.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift.
• Wagamama parties throughout the year with VIP guests.
• Be known nationwide as a wok star – our national recognition programme.

In addition to this, we offer all the usual such as pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle to work scheme, retail and leisure discounts, discounted gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be Wagamama

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