Gastronomy Operations Manager (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a vibrant and inclusive team as a Head Chef at a leading restaurant chain. This role offers the chance to inspire your team, maintain exceptional food quality, and create memorable guest experiences. With a focus on personal and professional growth, you'll lead a diverse team while enjoying benefits like a generous bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and family-friendly policies. If you're passionate about gastronomy and team development, this is the perfect opportunity to make a difference in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £8,000

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off for friends and family

26 weeks full pay for expectant parents

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties

Pension scheme

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills with a focus on team development.
• Commitment to high food safety and health standards.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Team Leadership

Emotional Intelligence

Coaching and Mentoring

Food Safety Standards

Financial Performance Management

Problem Solving

Job description

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Gastronomy Operations Manager (Hiring Immediately), Bournemouth

Client: wagamama

Location: Bournemouth, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 4

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 appreciate 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 will coach and develop your team, drive performance, and deliver exceptional results.

About you:

• You prioritize creating a positive and inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
• You are committed to delivering excellent guest experiences, ensuring every dish meets high standards and your team is well-equipped.
• You maintain impeccable food, health, and safety standards, understand financial performance including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, and proactively identify opportunities.
• You focus on building and nurturing your team through recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• You care about creating an inclusive environment where team members feel respected and valued, enabling them to thrive in their roles and careers.
• You are a forward-thinking problem solver, capable of quick decision-making.

What we offer:

• 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 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 parents
• Be the first to try our new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• Nationwide recognition through our wok star program

Additional benefits include pension scheme, 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.