Executive Culinary Leader (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Head Chef to lead their culinary team in Manchester. This exciting role involves inspiring your team to deliver exceptional guest experiences while maintaining the highest standards of food safety and quality. You will play a key role in fostering a positive and inclusive work culture, coaching emerging leaders, and ensuring every dish meets the high expectations of guests. With a generous bonus scheme and a range of perks, this is an opportunity to grow and thrive in a supportive environment that values individuality and teamwork.

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

Recognition programme

Pension scheme

Gym memberships

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef with a focus on high standards.
• Ability to coach and develop a diverse team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Inspire the team to exceed guest expectations with high standards.
• Maintain food, health, and safety standards while managing kitchen finances.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Team Leadership

Coaching and Mentoring

Problem Solving

Food Safety Standards

Education

Culinary Degree

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Executive Culinary Leader (Hiring Immediately), Manchester

Client: wagamama

Location: Manchester, 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 differences 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'll inspire your team to exceed guest expectations, maintaining high standards. You will coach and develop your team, driving performance and delivering excellent results.

We'd love to hear from you if you:

• Prioritize cultivating a positive and inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
• Are dedicated to delivering an exceptional guest experience, ensuring every dish meets high standards and your team is well-equipped.
• Maintain spotless food, health, and safety standards, understand kitchen financials including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively identify 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 team members feel respected and valued, allowing them to thrive.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, able to make quick decisions on your feet.

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 try 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 recognition programme

We also offer pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle to work scheme, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.