Executive Kitchen Leader (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Head Chef to lead their kitchen team in Peterborough. This role emphasizes creating a positive work culture, delivering exceptional guest experiences, and maintaining high standards in food safety and quality. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a commitment to team development, and the ability to drive performance. With exciting perks like a generous bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and a family-friendly policy, this position offers a fantastic opportunity to grow in a vibrant environment. Join a forward-thinking company that values individuality and teamwork.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

Family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Experience in a leadership role within a kitchen environment.
• Strong focus on training and developing team members.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead the kitchen team to exceed guest expectations.
• Maintain high food, health, and safety standards.

Skills

Team Leadership

Coaching and Mentoring

Food Safety Standards

Financial Performance Management

Problem Solving

Job description

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Executive Kitchen Leader (Hiring Immediately), Peterborough

Client:

wagamama

Location:

Peterborough, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

Job Description:

Head Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, we celebrate difference and value personality over perfection. With over 165 restaurants, 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, maintaining high standards. You will coach and develop your team to perform at their best while driving performance and delivering excellent results.

We'd love to hear from you if you:

• Prioritize creating a positive and 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, ensuring every dish meets high standards, and empowering your team with the necessary skills and mindset.
• Have experience maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial performance including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively spotting opportunities.
• Focus on building and nurturing your team from recruitment through ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Care about creating an inclusive environment where your team feels respected and valued, enabling them to flourish in their roles and careers.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, capable of quick decision-making and thinking 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 – 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 try our new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
• Wagamama parties throughout the year with VIP guests
• Nationwide recognition through our Wok Star program

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

Be you, be Wagamama

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