Executive Culinary Leader (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player in the culinary field is seeking a dynamic Head Chef to lead their Belfast location. This exciting role involves inspiring a talented team, ensuring exceptional guest experiences, and maintaining high standards in food quality and safety. With a focus on cultivating an inclusive work culture, you will drive performance and foster professional growth within your team. The company offers a range of attractive perks, including a generous bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and unique opportunities to engage with new menus. If you are a forward-thinking leader with a passion for culinary excellence, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off food outside of work

Family-friendly policy with full pay for 26 weeks

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties with VIP guests

Recognition through 'Wok Star' program

Pension schemes and long service awards

Qualifications

• Experience in a leadership role within a culinary environment.
• Strong understanding of kitchen financials and stock control.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead the culinary team to exceed guest expectations.
• Ensure food quality and safety standards are consistently met.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Team Leadership

Food Quality and Safety Standards

Financial Management

Problem Solving

Job description

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Executive Culinary Leader (Hiring Immediately), Belfast

Client: wagamama

Location: Belfast, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 2

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 personality over perfection. 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, maintain high standards, and foster a positive work environment. You will coach and develop your team, drive performance, and deliver excellent results.

We'd love to hear from you if you:

• Prioritize cultivating an inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
• Are committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences and ensuring food quality and safety standards are met.
• Understand kitchen financials, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively identify opportunities for improvement.
• Focus on building and nurturing your team from recruitment through ongoing development, fostering growth and professional advancement.
• Care about creating an environment where your team feels respected and belongs, enabling them to thrive.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, capable of quick decision-making.

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 and 50% off outside of work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy with full pay for 26 weeks and half pay for 13 weeks 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 through our nationwide 'Wok Star' program

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.