Executive Kitchen Manager (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Cardiff; 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 Cardiff. This full-time role offers the chance to inspire a diverse team while ensuring high standards of food quality and guest satisfaction. With a focus on creating a positive work culture, you'll play a key role in mentoring emerging leaders and driving performance. Enjoy a range of perks including a substantial bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and free meals during shifts. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a vibrant culinary environment.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £8,000

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off meals outside of work

Family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

Nationwide recognition program

Pension schemes and discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in managing kitchen operations and team development.
• Strong focus on guest experience and food quality.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and develop kitchen team to exceed guest expectations.
• Manage food safety and financial aspects of the kitchen.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Coaching and Mentorship

Food Safety Management

Financial Management

Problem Solving

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

Client:

wagamama

Location:

Cardiff, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

3

Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

Job Description:

Head Chef | Full time

At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. 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 will inspire your team to exceed guest expectations, maintaining high standards. You'll coach and develop your team to perform at their best, driving performance and delivering excellent results.

We'd love to hear from you if you |

• Prioritize creating a positive, inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at influencing and empowering emerging leaders through training, coaching, and mentorship.
• Are committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences, ensuring every dish meets high standards, and equipping your team with necessary skills and mindset.
• Have experience managing food safety, health and safety standards, and understand the financial aspects of a kitchen, 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 thrive in their roles and careers.
• Are a proactive problem solver, able to make quick decisions and think 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% off outside of work to treat friends and family
• An 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 through our "Wok Star" program

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, 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.