Executive Kitchen Manager (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a vibrant and inclusive team as a Head Chef at a renowned restaurant chain. You will lead a passionate kitchen team, ensuring high standards of food quality and safety while fostering a positive work culture. With a focus on personal and professional growth, you will play a key role in delivering exceptional guest experiences. Enjoy a variety of perks including a generous bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and free meals during shifts. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment that values individuality and diversity.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off outside of work

Family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Recognition program

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in a leadership role within a kitchen environment.
• Ability to maintain high food and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and develop your team to exceed guest expectations.
• Ensure every dish meets high standards and deliver exceptional results.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Training and Coaching

Problem Solving

Food Safety Standards

Team Building

Job description

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wagamama

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birmingham, 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

At Wagamama, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate individuality and diversity. We prioritize personality over perfection—be you, be Wagamama. We are seeking a Head Manager to join our journey to nourish both body and soul.

The role |

As a Head Chef, you will 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.

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 committed to delivering excellent guest experiences, ensuring every dish meets high standards, and equipping your team with necessary skills and mindset.
• Have experience maintaining impeccable food, health, and safety standards, understanding financial performance, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• 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 valued, enabling them to flourish.
• Are a proactive 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 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% off 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)
• 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 program

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

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of Disability Confident.