Executive Culinary Leader (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Warrington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative culinary leader is sought to join a dynamic team at a well-known restaurant chain. This exciting role involves inspiring and coaching a dedicated team, ensuring high standards of food quality and guest satisfaction. With a focus on creating an inclusive work culture, you will drive performance and foster personal growth among your team members. Enjoy a range of perks including a generous bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and family-friendly policies. Join this vibrant workplace where your contributions will be recognized and celebrated.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

Family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Recognition programme

Pension scheme

Holiday

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in leading a culinary team and maintaining high standards.
• Strong focus on guest experiences and team empowerment.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and develop your culinary team to exceed guest expectations.
• Maintain food safety standards and manage financial aspects effectively.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Training and Coaching

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Team Building

Problem Solving

Job description

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Executive Culinary Leader (Hiring Immediately), Warrington, Cheshire

Client: Wagamama

Location: Warrington, Cheshire

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 seeking 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'll coach and develop your team to excel while driving performance and achieving 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 in training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
• Are dedicated to delivering exceptional guest experiences, ensuring every dish meets high standards, and empowering your team with necessary skills and mindset.
• Have experience in maintaining food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and spotting opportunities for improvement.
• 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 belong, enabling them to thrive.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, able to make quick decisions on your feet.

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 from our menu, plus 50% outside of work for 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 with VIP guests throughout the year
• Nationwide recognition as a wok star through our recognition programme

Additionally, we offer pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle-to-work scheme, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be Wagamama

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