Executive Chef Manager (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dynamic Head Chef Manager to lead a passionate kitchen team in Peterborough. This full-time role offers the opportunity to cultivate a positive work culture, ensuring every dish meets exceptional standards while nurturing team growth. With a focus on inclusivity and personal development, you will drive performance and deliver outstanding guest experiences. Enjoy a range of perks including a generous bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and delicious meals on shift. Join a forward-thinking company that values individuality and creativity in the culinary arts.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off meals outside of work

Family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

National recognition program

Qualifications

• Experience in leading a kitchen team and maintaining high standards.
• Ability to inspire and develop team members through coaching.

Responsibilities

• Inspire the team to exceed guest expectations and maintain high standards.
• Coach and develop team members for optimal performance.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Coaching and Mentorship

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Team Building

Problem Solving

Job description

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Executive Chef Manager (Hiring Immediately), Peterborough

Client: wagamama

Location: Peterborough, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

Job Description:

Head Chef | Full-time

At Wagamama, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate individuality and 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 from bowl to soul.

The Role |

As a Head Chef, you will inspire your team to exceed guest expectations, maintaining high standards. You will coach and develop your team to perform at their best, driving performance and delivering excellent 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 influencing and empowering emerging leaders through training, coaching, and mentorship.
• Are dedicated to delivering exceptional guest experiences, ensuring every dish meets high standards, and equipping your team with necessary skills and mindset.
• Have experience maintaining food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor 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 belongs, enabling them to thrive in their roles and careers.
• 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 — anything from our menu! Plus 50% off outside of work to treat friends and family
• An industry-leading family-friendly policy (expectant or adopting parents receive 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay)
• Be the first to experience our new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
• Wagamama parties throughout the year with VIP guests
• Be recognized nationwide as a Wok Star — our national recognition program

In addition, we offer pension schemes, holiday entitlement, training, cycle-to-work schemes, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of Disability Confident.