Executive Kitchen Manager (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a dynamic and inclusive team as an Executive Kitchen Manager in Southampton. This role offers the opportunity to lead a passionate kitchen team, ensuring high standards of food quality and guest experiences. You will foster a positive work culture, providing mentorship and training to your team while managing financial aspects effectively. With a competitive bonus scheme and various perks, this position is perfect for a proactive leader eager to make a difference in a vibrant restaurant environment. Be part of a company that values individuality and teamwork, where your contributions will be recognized and celebrated.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 per year

Access to 30% of earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off for friends and family

26 weeks full pay for expectant parents

Early access to new menus

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties with VIP guests

Pension schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen management role with a focus on team development.
• Strong understanding of food safety and financial management.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead the kitchen team to exceed guest expectations.
• Maintain high food, health, and safety standards.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Team Leadership

Problem Solving

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Job description

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Executive Kitchen Manager (Hiring Immediately), Southampton

Client: wagamama

Location: Southampton, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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, we celebrate individuality and diversity. With over 165 restaurants, 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 will inspire your team to exceed guest expectations, maintain high standards, and foster a positive work environment. You will coach and develop your team to achieve excellence and deliver outstanding results.

We are looking for someone who:

• Prioritizes creating an inclusive, positive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation, providing training, coaching, and mentorship.
• Is committed to delivering excellent guest experiences, ensuring dishes meet high standards, and empowering the team with necessary skills and mindset.
• Maintains impeccable food, health, and safety standards, understands financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively identifies opportunities for improvement.
• Focuses on building and nurturing the team through recruitment and ongoing development, fostering growth both personally and professionally.
• Cares about creating an inclusive environment where team members feel respected and valued, enabling them to thrive.
• Is a proactive problem solver, capable of making quick decisions and thinking on their feet.

We'd love to hear from you!

What's in it for you:

• Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 per year
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Private medical insurance
• Free food on shift from our menu, plus 50% off outside work for friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy: 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting persons
• Early access to new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
• National recognition through our Wok Star program

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

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