Executive Kitchen Leader (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Head Chef, where individuality is celebrated, and every dish is crafted to perfection. In this full-time role, you will lead a passionate team, ensuring exceptional guest experiences while fostering a positive and inclusive work culture. With opportunities for personal and professional growth, you will drive performance and maintain high standards in a dynamic kitchen environment. Enjoy a range of benefits, including a generous bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and discounts on meals. This is your chance to make a difference in a vibrant culinary setting.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £8,000

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off for friends and family

Family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in leading a kitchen team and maintaining high standards.
• Ability to coach and develop team members effectively.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead the kitchen team to exceed guest expectations.
• Ensure food safety and health standards are maintained.

Skills

Team Leadership

Food Safety Standards

Financial Performance Management

Emotional Intelligence

Problem Solving

Education

Culinary Arts Certification

Job description

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preston, lancashire, United Kingdom

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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Job Description:

Head Chef | Full time

Three decades of celebrating individuality — we don’t conform; we celebrate differences. We value 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 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 achieve their best while driving performance and delivering exceptional results.

If you |

• 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, as you provide excellent training, coaching, and mentorship.
• Are committed to delivering an outstanding guest experience, ensuring every dish meets exceptional standards through your efforts and team development.
• Ensure your kitchen’s food safety, health, and safety standards are maintained, understand financial performance including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively spot 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 your team feels respected and belongs, enabling them to flourish in their roles and careers.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, capable of quick decision-making.

We'd love to hear from you

What’s in it for you |

• Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 annual 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 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 throughout the year with VIP guests
• Nationwide recognition as a wok star through our recognition 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 the Disability Confident scheme.