Gastronomy Operations Manager (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and inclusive team as a Head Chef at an established restaurant chain. In this pivotal role, you will lead a passionate team, ensuring every dish meets exceptional standards while fostering a positive work culture. With a focus on coaching and mentoring, you'll drive performance and create memorable guest experiences. Enjoy a range of benefits including a generous bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and industry-leading family-friendly policies. This is your chance to make a significant impact in a vibrant culinary environment.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 annually

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off food outside of work

Family-friendly policies

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Recognition program

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in a leadership role within a kitchen environment.
• Strong understanding of food safety and kitchen financials.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and develop a team to exceed guest expectations.
• Maintain high food safety and quality standards.

Skills

Team Leadership

Coaching and Mentoring

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Problem Solving

Education

Culinary Arts Degree

Food Safety Certification

Job description

Job Title: Gastronomy Operations Manager (Hiring Immediately), High Wycombe

Client: Wagamama

Location: High Wycombe, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Details

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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 seeking 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 will coach and develop your team to achieve excellence, driving performance and delivering outstanding 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 training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
• Are dedicated to delivering exceptional guest experiences, ensuring every dish meets high standards, and equipping your team with necessary skills and mindset.
• Have experience maintaining spotless food, health, and safety standards, and understanding kitchen financials 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 forward-thinking problem solver, capable of quick decision-making.

What’s In It For You

• Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 annually
• 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 for friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• First access to our new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
• Opportunity to be recognized nationwide as a wok star through our recognition program

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.