Executive Kitchen Manager (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a passionate Head Chef to lead their kitchen team in Portsmouth. This exciting role involves inspiring a diverse team, ensuring exceptional guest experiences, and maintaining high standards of food safety. With a focus on personal and professional growth, you will foster a positive work environment while managing financial aspects like stock control and labor costs. Join a company that values individuality and offers industry-leading benefits, including a generous bonus scheme and family-friendly policies. If you are a proactive leader who thrives in a dynamic setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off for friends and family

Family-friendly policies

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in leading kitchen teams and creating inclusive work cultures.
• Commitment to high food safety standards and financial management.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead the kitchen team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Ensure operational excellence and maintain high food safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Problem Solving

Education

Culinary Arts Certification

Job description

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wagamama

Location:

portsmouth, hampshire, 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, we celebrate individuality and diversity. With over 165 restaurants, we are seeking a Head Chef to lead our kitchen team and continue our journey of nourishing both body and soul.

The Role |

As a Head Chef, you will inspire your team to deliver exceptional guest experiences, maintain high standards, and foster a positive work environment. You will coach and develop your team, drive performance, and ensure operational excellence.

We'd Love to Hear From You If You |

• Prioritize creating an inclusive and positive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
• Are committed to delivering outstanding guest experiences, ensuring all dishes meet high standards and your team is well-equipped and motivated.
• Have experience maintaining food, health, and safety standards, and understand financial aspects such as gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Focus on building and nurturing your team through recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Care about creating an environment where your team feels respected, valued, and able to flourish.
• Are a proactive problem solver, capable of quick decision-making and thinking on your feet.

Wok’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 and 50% off outside of work for friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 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 each shift
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
• National recognition as a Wok Star through our programme

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday leave, 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.