Executive Kitchen Manager (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Head Chef to lead their team in delivering exceptional dining experiences. In this role, you will inspire your team, maintain high food safety standards, and foster a positive work culture. With a focus on mentorship and development, you will empower emerging leaders while ensuring every dish meets the highest standards. Enjoy a range of perks including a generous bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and the chance to try new menus first. Join this innovative firm and make a difference in the culinary world!

Benefits

Bonus scheme — up to £8,000 a year

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off food outside of work

26 weeks full pay for expectant parents

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties with VIP guests

Nationwide recognition programme

Pension schemes and holiday

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining high food and safety standards.
• Ability to inspire and develop a diverse team.

Responsibilities

• Inspire the team to exceed guest expectations and maintain high standards.
• Coach and develop team members for personal and professional growth.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Coaching and Mentorship

Food Safety Standards

Financial Performance Management

Team Building

Problem Solving

Job description

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Executive Kitchen Manager (Hiring Immediately), Leeds, West Yorkshire

Client: wagamama

Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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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 diversity. We value personality over perfection — we call it be you, be Wagamama. We are looking for 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 outstanding 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 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 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 team members feel respected and belong, enabling them to thrive in their roles and careers.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, quick to make decisions and adapt on your feet.

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
• Be the first to try 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 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.