Executive Chef Manager (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Head Chef to lead a passionate kitchen team. This role emphasizes creating an inclusive work culture and delivering exceptional culinary experiences. With a focus on personal and professional growth, you will mentor emerging leaders while ensuring high standards of food quality and safety. Enjoy a range of benefits, including a generous bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and free meals. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a vibrant and supportive environment.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

26 weeks full pay for parents

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

Nationwide recognition program

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in high-pressure kitchen environments with strong leadership skills.
• Ability to maintain food quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and coach the kitchen team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Manage food quality, health, and safety standards in the kitchen.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Team Leadership

Food Safety Standards

Problem Solving

Financial Management

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  Job Details

  Client: wagamama

  Location: worcester, United Kingdom

  Job Category: Other

  EU work permit required: Yes

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  Job Views: 2

  Posted: 08.05.2025

  Expiry Date: 22.06.2025

  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 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, maintaining high expectations and standards. You will coach and develop your team to be the best they can be while driving performance and delivering excellent results.

  What We Look For

  • Prioritize cultivating a positive and inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. Your ability to influence and empower emerging leaders is key, along with providing excellent training, coaching, and mentorship.
  • Dedication to excellence in guest experience, ensuring every dish meets exceptional standards, whether through your efforts or by empowering your team.
  • Experience in maintaining high standards of food, health, and safety, understanding financial aspects such as gross profit, stock control, and labour costs, and proactively spotting opportunities.
  • Focus on building and nurturing your team, from recruitment to ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
  • Commitment to creating an inclusive environment where your team feels respected and belongs, enabling them to flourish in their roles and careers.
  • A forward-thinking problem solver, capable of quick decision-making and thinking on your feet.

  Benefits

  Wok’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% outside of work to treat friends and family
  • Industry-leading family-friendly policy: 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
  • Be the first to experience our new menus
  • Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
  • Wagamama parties throughout the year with VIP guests
  • Nationwide recognition as a wok star through our 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 Disability Confident.